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Flights between Dubai (DXB) and Lagos (LOS)

Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates ↔ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Nigeria

A direct route between Dubai and Lagos appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 30 Jul 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Emirates (EK)
Distance
5,896 km
3,664 miles
Est. flight time
7h 52m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~3h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United Arab Emirates

Jan
24°
29/19
12mm
Feb
26°
31/21
25mm
Mar
29°
34/24
25mm
Apr
33°
38/28
8mm
May
38°
43/33
2mm
Jun
40°
45/35
0mm
Jul
41°
46/36
1mm
Aug
41°
46/36
1mm
Sep
39°
44/34
1mm
Oct
35°
40/30
2mm
Nov
30°
35/25
3mm
Dec
26°
31/21
18mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Nigeria

Jan
33°
38/28
10mm
Feb
34°
39/29
25mm
Mar
34°
39/29
65mm
Apr
33°
38/28
145mm
May
32°
37/27
215mm
Jun
30°
35/25
285mm
Jul
28°
33/23
195mm
Aug
28°
33/23
100mm
Sep
30°
35/25
200mm
Oct
31°
36/26
165mm
Nov
32°
37/27
30mm
Dec
32°
37/27
10mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

United Arab Emirates: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Nigeria: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Dubai from Lagos?

Dubai (DXB) and Lagos (LOS) are around 5,896 km (3,664 miles) apart — an estimated 7h 52m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the DXB–LOS route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Emirates. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Dubai and Lagos?

Time difference ~ 3 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Nigeria?

Across Nigeria, the warmest month on average is February, with mean temperatures around 34°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for United Arab Emirates and Nigeria?

The UK FCDO currently rates United Arab Emirates as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Nigeria as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.