LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
5,084 km
3,159 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
5,084 km
3,159 mi / 2,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
154°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS PLZ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code LOS PLZ
ICAO Code DNMM FAPE
City Lagos Port Elizabeth
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Lagos (LOS) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 5,084 kilometers (3,159 miles / 2,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 21:20 in Lagos, it's 22:20 in Port Elizabeth.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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