LMB
Salima
Malawi
4,126 km
2,563 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
4,126 km
2,563 mi / 2,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LMB LOS
Airport Name Salima Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code LMB LOS
ICAO Code FWSM DNMM
City Salima Lagos
Country Malawi Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Africa/Lagos
Elevation 1,688 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -13.760000, 34.580000 6.580000, 3.320000

Salima (LMB) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 4,126 kilometers (2,563 miles / 2,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:46 in Salima, it's 03:46 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,553 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Salima Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Salima (LMB) follows a heading of 123° (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 Salima Airport (LMB) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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