LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,784 km
2,973 miles
MFC
Mafeteng
Lesotho
Distance
4,784 km
2,973 mi / 2,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS MFC
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Mafeteng Airport
IATA Code LOS MFC
ICAO Code DNMM FXMF
City Lagos Mafeteng
Country Nigeria Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Maseru
Elevation 135 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -29.800000, 27.240000

Lagos (LOS) to Mafeteng (MFC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Mafeteng Airport (MFC) in Mafeteng, Lesotho is 4,784 kilometers (2,973 miles / 2,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Lagos, it's 11:24 in Mafeteng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,215 feet between the two airports. Mafeteng Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mafeteng (MFC) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 324° (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 Mafeteng Airport (MFC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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