AKF
Kufra
Libya
2,894 km
1,798 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
2,894 km
1,798 mi / 1,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
231°
southwest

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AKF LOS
Airport Name Kufra Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code AKF LOS
ICAO Code HLKF DNMM
City Kufra Lagos
Country Libya Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Africa/Lagos
Elevation 1,367 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 6.580000, 3.320000

Kufra (AKF) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 2,894 kilometers (1,798 miles / 1,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Libya with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:12 in Kufra, it's 08:12 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,232 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Kufra Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kufra Airport (AKF) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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