GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
3,332 km
2,070 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,332 km
2,070 mi / 1,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GFY LOS
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code GFY LOS
ICAO Code FYGF DNMM
City Grootfontein Lagos
Country Namibia Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,636 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 6.580000, 3.320000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,332 kilometers (2,070 miles / 1,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:33 in Grootfontein, it's 09:33 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,501 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.