LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,919 km
3,056 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,919 km
3,056 mi / 2,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LOS RAH
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code LOS RAH
ICAO Code DNMM OERF
City Lagos Rafha
Country Nigeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 135 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 29.630000, 43.490000

Lagos (LOS) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 4,919 kilometers (3,056 miles / 2,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:39 in Lagos, it's 07:39 in Rafha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,339 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). 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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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