LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,543 km
2,823 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
4,543 km
2,823 mi / 2,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS PHW
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code LOS PHW
ICAO Code DNMM FAPH
City Lagos Phalaborwa
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Lagos (LOS) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 4,543 kilometers (2,823 miles / 2,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 03:47 in Lagos, it's 04:47 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,297 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 315° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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