LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,020 km
1,877 miles
MZW
Mecheria
Algeria
Distance
3,020 km
1,877 mi / 1,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
353°
north

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LOS MZW
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Mecheria Airport
IATA Code LOS MZW
ICAO Code DNMM DAAY
City Lagos Mecheria
Country Nigeria Algeria
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Algiers
Elevation 135 ft 3,855 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 33.540000, -0.240000

Lagos (LOS) to Mecheria (MZW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Mecheria Airport (MZW) in Mecheria, Algeria is 3,020 kilometers (1,877 miles / 1,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:40 in Lagos, it's 04:40 in Mecheria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,720 feet between the two airports. Mecheria Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Mecheria (MZW) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 172° (south). 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 Mecheria Airport (MZW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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