LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,717 km
2,931 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
4,717 km
2,931 mi / 2,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS TCU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code LOS TCU
ICAO Code DNMM FATN
City Lagos Homeward
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Lagos (LOS) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 4,717 kilometers (2,931 miles / 2,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 13:11 in Lagos, it's 14:11 in Homeward.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,806 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 324° (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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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