LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,681 km
2,908 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
4,681 km
2,908 mi / 2,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

LOS MGQ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code LOS MGQ
ICAO Code DNMM HCMM
City Lagos Mogadishu
Country Nigeria Somalia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 135 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 2.010000, 45.300000

Lagos (LOS) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 4,681 kilometers (2,908 miles / 2,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Somalia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:21 in Lagos, it's 22:21 in Mogadishu.

The return flight from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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