GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
4,101 km
2,548 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
4,101 km
2,548 mi / 2,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
312°
northwest

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GWE LOS
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code GWE LOS
ICAO Code FVTL DNMM
City Gweru Lagos
Country Zimbabwe Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,680 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 6.580000, 3.320000

Gweru (GWE) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 4,101 kilometers (2,548 miles / 2,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 03:07 in Gweru, it's 02:07 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,545 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 135° (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 Thornhill Air Base (GWE) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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