BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
4,050 km
2,517 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
4,050 km
2,517 mi / 2,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BUQ LOS
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code BUQ LOS
ICAO Code FVBU DNMM
City Bulawayo Lagos
Country Zimbabwe Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,359 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 6.580000, 3.320000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 4,050 kilometers (2,517 miles / 2,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:21 in Bulawayo, it's 12:21 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,224 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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