LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,537 km
2,198 miles
SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
Distance
3,537 km
2,198 mi / 1,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS SHY
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Shinyanga Airport
IATA Code LOS SHY
ICAO Code DNMM HTSY
City Lagos Shinyanga
Country Nigeria Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 135 ft 3,800 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -3.610000, 33.500000

Lagos (LOS) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 3,537 kilometers (2,198 miles / 1,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:28 in Lagos, it's 01:28 in Shinyanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,665 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Shinyanga (SHY) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 289° (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 Shinyanga Airport (SHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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