LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,438 km
2,136 miles
SWX
Shakawe
Botswana
Distance
3,438 km
2,136 mi / 1,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
144°
southeast

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LOS SWX
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Shakawe Airport
IATA Code LOS SWX
ICAO Code DNMM FBSW
City Lagos Shakawe
Country Nigeria Botswana
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 135 ft 3,379 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -18.370000, 21.830000

Lagos (LOS) to Shakawe (SWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Shakawe Airport (SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana is 3,438 kilometers (2,136 miles / 1,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Botswana. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:41 in Lagos, it's 07:41 in Shakawe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,244 feet between the two airports. Shakawe Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Shakawe (SWX) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 322° (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 Shakawe Airport (SWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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