LHR
London
United Kingdom
5,004 km
3,109 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
5,004 km
3,109 mi / 2,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
175°
south

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LHR LOS
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code LHR LOS
ICAO Code EGLL DNMM
City London Lagos
Country United Kingdom Nigeria
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Lagos
Elevation 83 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 6.580000, 3.320000

London (LHR) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 5,004 kilometers (3,109 miles / 2,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:58 in London, it's 06:58 in Lagos.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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