LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
5,011 km
3,114 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
5,011 km
3,114 mi / 2,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS VIR
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code LOS VIR
ICAO Code DNMM FAVG
City Lagos Durban
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Lagos (LOS) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 5,011 kilometers (3,114 miles / 2,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 02:01 in Lagos, it's 03:01 in Durban.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 319° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.