LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,339 km
2,696 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
4,339 km
2,696 mi / 2,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS UTN
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code LOS UTN
ICAO Code DNMM FAUP
City Lagos Upington
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Lagos (LOS) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 4,339 kilometers (2,696 miles / 2,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:37 in Lagos, it's 07:37 in Upington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,647 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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