JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
3,908 km
2,429 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,908 km
2,429 mi / 2,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JRO LOS
Airport Name Kilimanjaro International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code JRO LOS
ICAO Code HTKJ DNMM
City Arusha Lagos
Country Tanzania Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Lagos
Elevation 2,932 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -3.430000, 37.070000 6.580000, 3.320000

Arusha (JRO) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,908 kilometers (2,429 miles / 2,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:42 in Arusha, it's 09:42 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,797 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Arusha (JRO) follows a heading of 106° (east 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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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