LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,813 km
2,369 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
3,813 km
2,369 mi / 2,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
100°
east

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LOS NYK
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code LOS NYK
ICAO Code DNMM HKNY
City Lagos Nanyuki
Country Nigeria Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 135 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Lagos (LOS) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 3,813 kilometers (2,369 miles / 2,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:34 in Lagos, it's 01:34 in Nanyuki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,115 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki 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 Nanyuki (NYK) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 282° (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 Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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