LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,203 km
1,990 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
3,203 km
1,990 mi / 1,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS LXU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lukulu Airport
IATA Code LOS LXU
ICAO Code DNMM FLLK
City Lagos Lukulu
Country Nigeria Zambia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 135 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -14.370000, 23.250000

Lagos (LOS) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 3,203 kilometers (1,990 miles / 1,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:44 in Lagos, it's 10:44 in Lukulu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,345 feet between the two airports. Lukulu Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Lukulu (LXU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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