LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,675 km
2,284 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
3,675 km
2,284 mi / 1,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
84°
east

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LOS NEK
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code LOS NEK
ICAO Code DNMM HANK
City Lagos Nekemte
Country Nigeria Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 135 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 9.050000, 36.600000

Lagos (LOS) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 3,675 kilometers (2,284 miles / 1,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:30 in Lagos, it's 07:30 in Nekemte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,365 feet between the two airports. Nekemte 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 Nekemte (NEK) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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