KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
3,495 km
2,172 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,495 km
2,172 mi / 1,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
307°
northwest

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KIW LOS
Airport Name Southdowns Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code KIW LOS
ICAO Code FLSO DNMM
City Kitwe Lagos
Country Zambia Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,145 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -12.900000, 28.150000 6.580000, 3.320000

Kitwe (KIW) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,495 kilometers (2,172 miles / 1,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:05 in Kitwe, it's 02:05 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,010 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Southdowns Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Kitwe (KIW) follows a heading of 128° (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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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