LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,536 km
2,197 miles
SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
Distance
3,536 km
2,197 mi / 1,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
117°
east southeast

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LOS SUT
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sumbawanga Airport
IATA Code LOS SUT
ICAO Code DNMM HTSU
City Lagos Sumbawanga
Country Nigeria Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 135 ft 5,920 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -7.970000, 31.670000

Lagos (LOS) to Sumbawanga (SUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 3,536 kilometers (2,197 miles / 1,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:10 in Lagos, it's 14:10 in Sumbawanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,785 feet between the two airports. Sumbawanga Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sumbawanga (SUT) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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