LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,328 km
2,689 miles
MBD
Mafeking
South Africa
Distance
4,328 km
2,689 mi / 2,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS MBD
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Mmabatho International Airport
IATA Code LOS MBD
ICAO Code DNMM FAMM
City Lagos Mafeking
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 4,181 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -25.800000, 25.550000

Lagos (LOS) to Mafeking (MBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) in Mafeking, South Africa is 4,328 kilometers (2,689 miles / 2,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:37 in Lagos, it's 21:37 in Mafeking.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,046 feet between the two airports. Mmabatho International Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Mafeking (MBD) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 323° (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 Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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