Direct Flights from Washington to Lagos
Lagos · Nigeria
Nonstop service from IAD to LOS on United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
How rare is this nonstop?
This is a rare nonstop: only 3 cities fly direct to Lagos, and Washington is one of them. From anywhere else you'd be connecting.
How long to go to Lagos for, from Washington
11h 25m in the air, 5,438 miles. Give Lagos a week: the first day goes to the journey and the jet lag, whatever you intend.
The schedule narrows it further. This route does not fly daily, so assuming the return runs the same days, your trip is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 nights — or a full week. Worth checking before you book time off.
About Lagos
Lagos is the most populous city in Nigeria, spreading out across two main islands and onto the mainland. It is the country's financial capital, and is famous throughout Africa for its music scene. Lagos has a vibrant nightlife. It is the centre of the Nigerian movie industry, often referred to as 'Nollywood'.
Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).
Top things to do in Lagos
- The Nigerian National Museum is a national museum of Nigeria, located in the city of Lagos.
- The Cathedral Church of Christ Marina, Lagos is an Anglican cathedral on Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
- Holy Cross Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Lagos, Nigeria, and is the seat of the Archdiocese of Lagos.
- Badagry Heritage Museum is a museum in Badagry, Nigeria that is housed in the District Officer's Office built in 1863 by the British colonial government. The museum is managed by the Nigerian Cultural Commission.
- Freedom Park is a memorial and leisure park area in the middle of downtown Lagos in Lagos Island, Nigeria which was formerly Her Majesty's Broad Street Prison.
- Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) is a 78-hectare (190-acre) Natural Resource Conservation reserve in Lekki, Lagos State Nigeria. It is part of the PARCC West Africa project.
- Tinubu Square, formerly Independence Square, is an open space landmark located in Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria named after the Yoruba slave trader, merchant, and aristocrat Madam Efunroye Tinubu.
- Ilojo Bar, also called Olaiya House or Casa da Fernandez, was a Brazilian-styled historic building located near Tinubu Square in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria.
- The Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) is a 14.5-hectare (35.8-acre) ceremonial ground in Lagos Island, Lagos.
- The National Theatre, Nigeria now known as The Wole Soyinka Center for Culture and Creative Arts, Nigeria is the primary centre for the performing arts in Nigeria.
- Iga Idunganran is the Official Residence of the Oba of Lagos, situated on Lagos Island, in Lagos, Nigeria.
- The National Gallery of Modern Art, Lagos (NGMA) is a major art gallery in Lagos, the largest city of Nigeria.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Lagos weather, compared with Washington
23° warmer than Washington on average across the year, on daytime highs:
- January
- Lagos 93°F · Washington 43°F · 50° warmer
- April
- Lagos 92°F · Washington 67°F · 25° warmer
- July
- Lagos 84°F · Washington 88°F · 3° colder
- October
- Lagos 87°F · Washington 68°F · 19° warmer
February averages 93°F, hot enough to plan the middle of the day around. Lagos is the steadier of the two, moving 9° between its coldest and warmest months where Washington moves 45°.
Daily highs averaged from Meteostat station records (CC BY 4.0), measured at each city's airport.
Planning a trip to Lagos
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Lagos is June–September, when the weather is mildest, with daytime highs around 85°F.
- How long to stay
- Lagos rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Nigerian National Museum, Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos, and Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Washington to Lagos?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Washington (IAD) to Lagos (LOS) on United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Washington to Lagos?
- United flies nonstop between Washington (IAD) and Lagos (LOS).
- How many nonstop flights are there from Washington to Lagos?
- There is about 1 nonstop departure per day (roughly 7 per week) from Washington to Lagos.
- How far is Lagos from Washington?
- Lagos is about 5,438 miles from Washington by air.
- How many days can I spend in Lagos flying from Washington?
- Because this route doesn't operate daily, your trip is effectively 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 nights — or a full week — assuming the return flies the same days as the outbound.
- Is there a direct flight from Washington to Nigeria?
- Yes — Lagos (LOS) has nonstop service from Washington on United, making it a nonstop gateway to Nigeria.
- What is there to do in Lagos?
- Popular things to do include Nigerian National Museum, Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos, Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos, Badagry Heritage Museum, and more.
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