Lagos to Santo Domingo de los Colorados flights
Santo Domingo de los Colorados lies 9,190 km (5,710 mi) west of Lagos, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 32 min 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 | Santo Domingo de los Colorados | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Ecuador |
| Population | 15.4 million | 458,580 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 555 m (1,821 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | UIO, 93 km out |
Clocks in Santo Domingo de los Colorados are 6 h behind Lagos right now, so a 12 h 32 min journey lands only 6 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santo Domingo de los Colorados
Crossing from Nigeria into Ecuador: money changes from the Naira to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
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 Santo Domingo de los Colorados
Santo Domingo de los Colorados is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 93 km (58 mi) from the centre, whose 13,445-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | 93 km (58 mi) | 13,445 ft | 7,841 ft |
| Cotopaxi International Airport (regional) | LTX | 96 km (60 mi) | 12,117 ft | 9,205 ft |
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Staying in Santo Domingo de los Colorados
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Common questions
How far is Santo Domingo de los Colorados from Lagos?
9,190 km (5,710 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Santo Domingo de los Colorados by air?
About 12 h 32 min, 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 Santo Domingo de los Colorados?
Santo Domingo de los Colorados is 6 h behind at the moment (America/Guayaquil against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Santo Domingo de los Colorados flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO); Santo Domingo de los Colorados also has LTX.
What currency do I need in Santo Domingo de los Colorados?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Santo Domingo de los Colorados?
Our booking partner lists 20 places to stay in Santo Domingo de los Colorados, bookable on this site.
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.