LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
2,723 km
1,692 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
2,723 km
1,692 mi / 1,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
86°
east

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LOS WUU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code LOS WUU
ICAO Code DNMM HSWW
City Lagos Wau
Country Nigeria South Sudan
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Juba
Elevation 135 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 7.730000, 27.980000

Lagos (LOS) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 2,723 kilometers (1,692 miles / 1,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:52 in Lagos, it's 05:52 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,394 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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