LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,819 km
2,373 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,819 km
2,373 mi / 2,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
102°
east southeast

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LOS WIL
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code LOS WIL
ICAO Code DNMM HKNW
City Lagos Nairobi
Country Nigeria Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 135 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Lagos (LOS) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,819 kilometers (2,373 miles / 2,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:57 in Lagos, it's 16:57 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,401 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson 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 Nairobi (WIL) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 284° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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