KCU
Masindi
Uganda
3,196 km
1,986 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,196 km
1,986 mi / 1,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

KCU LOS
Airport Name Masindi Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code KCU LOS
ICAO Code HUMI DNMM
City Masindi Lagos
Country Uganda Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Lagos
Elevation 3,850 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 1.760000, 31.740000 6.580000, 3.320000

Masindi (KCU) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,196 kilometers (1,986 miles / 1,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:08 in Masindi, it's 20:08 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,715 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Masindi Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Masindi (KCU) follows a heading of 98° (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 Masindi Airport (KCU) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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