LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,191 km
1,983 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
3,191 km
1,983 mi / 1,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS TKQ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code LOS TKQ
ICAO Code DNMM HTKA
City Lagos Kigoma
Country Nigeria Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 135 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Lagos (LOS) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 3,191 kilometers (1,983 miles / 1,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 04:20 in Lagos, it's 06:20 in Kigoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,565 feet between the two airports. Kigoma Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Kigoma (TKQ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 293° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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