Lagos to Manzanillo flights
Manzanillo lies 8,773 km (5,451 mi) west of Lagos, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Lagos | Manzanillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Cuba |
| Population | 15.4 million | 128,188 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | HOG, 97 km out |
Clocks in Manzanillo are 5 h behind Lagos right now, so a 12 h journey lands only 7 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Manzanillo
Crossing from Nigeria into Cuba: money changes from the Naira to the Peso (CUP); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +53; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lagos
Lagos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Manzanillo
Manzanillo is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frank Pais International Airport (HOG), 97 km (60 mi) from the centre, whose 10,624-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sierra Maestra International Airport (MZO, 7 km), Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (BYM, 52 km), Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Pais International Airport | HOG | 97 km (60 mi) | 10,624 ft | 361 ft |
| Sierra Maestra International Airport (regional) | MZO | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,875 ft | 112 ft |
| Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (regional) | BYM | 52 km (32 mi) | 6,887 ft | 203 ft |
| Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (regional) | VTU | 74 km (46 mi) | 5,971 ft | 328 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Manzanillo from Lagos?
8,773 km (5,451 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Manzanillo by air?
About 12 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lagos and Manzanillo?
Manzanillo is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Havana against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Manzanillo flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Frank Pais International Airport (HOG); Manzanillo also has MZO, BYM, VTU.
What currency do I need in Manzanillo?
The Peso (CUP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.