AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
3,963 km
2,462 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,963 km
2,462 mi / 2,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
261°
west

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AXU LOS
Airport Name Axum Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code AXU LOS
ICAO Code HAAX DNMM
City N/A Lagos
Country Ethiopia Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lagos
Elevation 6,959 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 6.580000, 3.320000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,963 kilometers (2,462 miles / 2,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 14:59 in Axum Airport, it's 12:59 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,824 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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