LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,531 km
2,194 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
3,531 km
2,194 mi / 1,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
140°
southeast

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LOS SJQ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code LOS SJQ
ICAO Code DNMM FLSS
City Lagos Sesheke
Country Nigeria Zambia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 135 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Lagos (LOS) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 3,531 kilometers (2,194 miles / 1,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:27 in Lagos, it's 20:27 in Sesheke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,965 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 317° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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