ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,916 km
2,434 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,916 km
2,434 mi / 2,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD LOS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code ADD LOS
ICAO Code HAAB DNMM
City Addis Ababa Lagos
Country Ethiopia Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lagos
Elevation 7,630 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 6.580000, 3.320000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,916 kilometers (2,434 miles / 2,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Ethiopia with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:02 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:02 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,495 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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