LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,325 km
2,687 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
4,325 km
2,687 mi / 2,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS SBU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code LOS SBU
ICAO Code DNMM FASB
City Lagos Springbok
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Lagos (LOS) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 4,325 kilometers (2,687 miles / 2,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 01:06 in Lagos, it's 02:06 in Springbok.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,555 feet between the two airports. Springbok Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Springbok (SBU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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