BUO
Burao
Somalia
4,658 km
2,895 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
4,658 km
2,895 mi / 2,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

BUO LOS
Airport Name Burao Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code BUO LOS
ICAO Code HCMV DNMM
City Burao Lagos
Country Somalia Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Africa/Lagos
Elevation 3,400 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 9.530000, 45.550000 6.580000, 3.320000

Burao (BUO) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 4,658 kilometers (2,895 miles / 2,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:01 in Burao, it's 19:01 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,265 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Burao Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Burao (BUO) follows a heading of 83° (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 Burao Airport (BUO) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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