IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,606 km
2,862 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
4,606 km
2,862 mi / 2,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IST LOS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code IST LOS
ICAO Code LTFM DNMM
City Istanbul Lagos
Country Turkey Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lagos
Elevation 325 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 6.580000, 3.320000

Istanbul (IST) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 4,606 kilometers (2,862 miles / 2,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Turkey with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:04 in Istanbul, it's 08:04 in Lagos.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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