LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,832 km
2,381 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,832 km
2,381 mi / 2,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS NBO
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LOS NBO
ICAO Code DNMM HKJK
City Lagos Nairobi
Country Nigeria Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 135 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lagos (LOS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,832 kilometers (2,381 miles / 2,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:22 in Lagos, it's 11:22 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,195 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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