LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,496 km
2,794 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
4,496 km
2,794 mi / 2,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
144°
southeast

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LOS WKF
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code LOS WKF
ICAO Code DNMM FAWK
City Lagos Pretoria
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Lagos (LOS) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 4,496 kilometers (2,794 miles / 2,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 13:45 in Lagos, it's 14:45 in Pretoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,805 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 320° (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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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