Direct (nonstop) flights from Imo to Lagos

4 airlines fly nonstop from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS). It's 278 miles (448 km), about 1h 10m in the air. Operated by Germanwings, Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines and others.

QOW
Sam Mbakwe International Airport
🇳🇬 Imo, Nigeria
✈
LOS
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria
Flight Time
1h 10m
Distance
278 mi
448 km
CO₂/pax
52 kg
−25 kg vs. layover
Airlines
4
Germanwings +3
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Germanwings Germanwings Air Peace Air Peace United Nigeria Airlines United Nigeria Airlines ValueJet ValueJet
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Route data last updated: May 28, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Germanwings 4U Germanwings
Route
QOW → LOS
Flight Time
1h 10m
Distance
278 mi
Air Peace P4 Air Peace
Route
QOW → LOS
Flight Time
1h 10m
Distance
278 mi
United Nigeria Airlines UN United Nigeria Airlines
Route
QOW → LOS
Flight Time
1h 10m
Distance
278 mi
ValueJet VK ValueJet
Route
QOW → LOS
Flight Time
1h 10m
Distance
278 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Imo to Lagos with one stop · direct emits 52 kg CO₂ per passenger

QOW → LOS (Lagos) → LOS
Leg 1: 1h 10m (278 mi) Leg 2: 1h 15m (0 mi) Total: ~2h 25m 🍃 77 kg CO₂ (+48% vs. direct)
Leg 1
QOW → LOS
1h 10m · 278 mi
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Leg 2
LOS → LOS
1h 15m · 0 mi
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QOW → ABV (Abuja) → LOS
Leg 1: 1h 10m (245 mi) Leg 2: 1h 15m (318 mi) Total: ~2h 25m 🍃 129 kg CO₂ (+148% vs. direct)
Leg 1
QOW → ABV
1h 10m · 245 mi
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Leg 2
ABV → LOS
1h 15m · 318 mi
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1h 10m
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Direct flights from Lagos (LOS)

🇧🇯 COO Cotonou
15m
66 mi
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🇳🇬 ILR Ilorin
50m
150 mi
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🇳🇬 AKR Akure
50m
144 mi
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🇳🇬 ENU Enugu
1h
291 mi
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🇳🇬 ABB Asaba
1h
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🇳🇬 BNI Benin City
1h
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🇳🇬 QRW Warri
1h
185 mi
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🇹🇬 LFW Lome
1h
145 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Imo to Lagos?

A nonstop flight from Imo (QOW) to Lagos (LOS) takes approximately 1 hours and 10 minutes. The distance is 278 miles (448 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Imo to Lagos?

4 airlines: Germanwings, Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, ValueJet.

Is there a nonstop flight from Imo to Lagos?

Yes. 4 airlines: Germanwings, Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, ValueJet.

How far is Imo from Lagos?

The flight distance from Imo to Lagos is 278 miles (448 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as London to Paris.

What type of aircraft flies from Imo to Lagos?

At 1h 10m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Imo to Lagos?

Roughly 52 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 260 km.

Is the return flight from Lagos to Imo also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Imo to Lagos?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Sam Mbakwe International Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.