ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
3,998 km
2,484 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,998 km
2,484 mi / 2,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
260°
west

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ASM LOS
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code ASM LOS
ICAO Code HHAS DNMM
City Asmara Lagos
Country Eritrea Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Asmara Africa/Lagos
Elevation 7,661 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 6.580000, 3.320000

Asmara (ASM) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,998 kilometers (2,484 miles / 2,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Eritrea with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:20 in Asmara, it's 13:20 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,526 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Asmara International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 73° (east 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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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