LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
5,059 km
3,144 miles
MGH
Margate
South Africa
Distance
5,059 km
3,144 mi / 2,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
147°
south southeast

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LOS MGH
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Margate Airport
IATA Code LOS MGH
ICAO Code DNMM FAMG
City Lagos Margate
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 495 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -30.860000, 30.340000

Lagos (LOS) to Margate (MGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Margate Airport (MGH) in Margate, South Africa is 5,059 kilometers (3,144 miles / 2,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 18:07 in Lagos, it's 19:07 in Margate.

The return flight from Margate (MGH) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Margate Airport (MGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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