LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,605 km
2,861 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,605 km
2,861 mi / 2,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LOS SAW
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code LOS SAW
ICAO Code DNMM LTFJ
City Lagos Istanbul
Country Nigeria Turkey
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 135 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 40.900000, 29.310000

Lagos (LOS) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,605 kilometers (2,861 miles / 2,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Turkey. 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 20:29 in Lagos, it's 22:29 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 221° (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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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