LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,130 km
1,945 miles
MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
Distance
3,130 km
1,945 mi / 1,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
104°
east southeast

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LOS MBQ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Mbarara Airport
IATA Code LOS MBQ
ICAO Code DNMM HUMA
City Lagos Mbarara
Country Nigeria Uganda
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Kampala
Elevation 135 ft 4,600 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -0.560000, 30.600000

Lagos (LOS) to Mbarara (MBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda is 3,130 kilometers (1,945 miles / 1,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Lagos, it's 11:45 in Mbarara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,465 feet between the two airports. Mbarara Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Mbarara (MBQ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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