LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
6,000 km
3,728 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
6,000 km
3,728 mi / 3,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

LOS SCS
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code LOS SCS
ICAO Code DNMM EGPM
City Lagos Shetland Islands
Country Nigeria United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/London
Elevation 135 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 60.430000, -1.300000

Lagos (LOS) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 6,000 kilometers (3,728 miles / 3,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:39 in Lagos, it's 09:39 in Shetland Islands.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 174° (south). 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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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