EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
4,977 km
3,093 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
4,977 km
3,093 mi / 2,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
318°
northwest

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EMG LOS
Airport Name Empangeni Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code EMG LOS
ICAO Code FAEM DNMM
City Empangeni Lagos
Country South Africa Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lagos
Elevation 251 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -28.720000, 31.890000 6.580000, 3.320000

Empangeni (EMG) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 4,977 kilometers (3,093 miles / 2,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:14 in Empangeni, it's 23:14 in Lagos.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Empangeni (EMG) follows a heading of 143° (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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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