JIN
Jinja
Uganda
3,384 km
2,103 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,384 km
2,103 mi / 1,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
282°
west northwest

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JIN LOS
Airport Name Jinja Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code JIN LOS
ICAO Code HUJI DNMM
City Jinja Lagos
Country Uganda Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Lagos
Elevation 3,855 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 0.450000, 33.200000 6.580000, 3.320000

Jinja (JIN) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,384 kilometers (2,103 miles / 1,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:37 in Jinja, it's 18:37 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,720 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Jinja Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Jinja (JIN) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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