LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,590 km
2,852 miles
NGL
Ngala
South Africa
Distance
4,590 km
2,852 mi / 2,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS NGL
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ngala Airport
IATA Code LOS NGL
ICAO Code DNMM FANG
City Lagos Ngala
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 3,357 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -24.390000, 31.330000

Lagos (LOS) to Ngala (NGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Ngala Airport (NGL) in Ngala, South Africa is 4,590 kilometers (2,852 miles / 2,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 04:21 in Lagos, it's 05:21 in Ngala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,222 feet between the two airports. Ngala Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Ngala (NGL) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 315° (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 Ngala Airport (NGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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