FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
3,355 km
2,084 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,355 km
2,084 mi / 1,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
306°
northwest

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FBM LOS
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code FBM LOS
ICAO Code FZQA DNMM
City Lubumbashi Lagos
Country DR Congo Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,295 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 6.580000, 3.320000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,355 kilometers (2,084 miles / 1,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:27 in Lubumbashi, it's 17:27 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,160 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Lubumbashi International Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 127° (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 Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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