LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,859 km
3,019 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
4,859 km
3,019 mi / 2,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS NKU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code LOS NKU
ICAO Code DNMM FXNK
City Lagos Nkaus
Country Nigeria Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Maseru
Elevation 135 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Lagos (LOS) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 4,859 kilometers (3,019 miles / 2,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:47 in Lagos, it's 03:47 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,486 feet between the two airports. Nkaus 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 Nkaus (NKU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 323° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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