ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
3,860 km
2,398 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,860 km
2,398 mi / 2,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ARK LOS
Airport Name Arusha Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code ARK LOS
ICAO Code HTAR DNMM
City Arusha Lagos
Country Tanzania Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,550 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 6.580000, 3.320000

Arusha (ARK) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,860 kilometers (2,398 miles / 2,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:21 in Arusha, it's 19:21 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,415 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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