LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,649 km
2,889 miles
NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
Distance
4,649 km
2,889 mi / 2,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS NLP
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Nelspruit Airport
IATA Code LOS NLP
ICAO Code DNMM FANS
City Lagos Nelspruit
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 2,875 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -25.500000, 30.910000

Lagos (LOS) to Nelspruit (NLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa is 4,649 kilometers (2,889 miles / 2,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:59 in Lagos, it's 23:59 in Nelspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,740 feet between the two airports. Nelspruit Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Nelspruit (NLP) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 316° (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 Nelspruit Airport (NLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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