CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,786 km
2,974 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
4,786 km
2,974 mi / 2,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LOS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code CPT LOS
ICAO Code FACT DNMM
City Cape Town Lagos
Country South Africa Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lagos
Elevation 151 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 6.580000, 3.320000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 4,786 kilometers (2,974 miles / 2,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:03 in Cape Town, it's 08:03 in Lagos.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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