LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,774 km
2,966 miles
NCS
Newcastle
South Africa
Distance
4,774 km
2,966 mi / 2,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS NCS
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code LOS NCS
ICAO Code DNMM FANC
City Lagos Newcastle
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 4,074 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -27.770000, 29.980000

Lagos (LOS) to Newcastle (NCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Newcastle Airport (NCS) in Newcastle, South Africa is 4,774 kilometers (2,966 miles / 2,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 00:31 in Lagos, it's 01:31 in Newcastle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,939 feet between the two airports. Newcastle Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Newcastle (NCS) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 319° (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 Newcastle Airport (NCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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