FRA to LOS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is 4,856 km (3,017 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h 35m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (LOS to FRA).
How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Lagos?
The great-circle distance between Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is 4,856 km (3,017 mi, 2,622 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from FRA to LOS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LOS is roughly south of FRA.
How is the FRA to LOS route written in code?
The pair is written FRA-LOS in IATA codes and EDDF-DNMM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Frankfurt Main Airport is FRA (EDDF), Murtala Muhammed International Airport is LOS (DNMM).
| FRA | LOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDF | DNMM |
| Country | Germany | Nigeria |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #6 | #271 |
EDDF starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; DNMM starts with D, the prefix for West Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LOS sits 229 ft (70 m) lower than FRA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FRA to LOS
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: SN, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Lagos?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) are 4,856 km (3,017 mi, 2,622 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FRA to LOS?
A typical nonstop flight between FRA and LOS takes about 6h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LOS from FRA?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) lies roughly south of Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA).
Which airlines fly FRA to LOS?
1 airline appear on the FRA-LOS route in the open dataset, including Lufthansa.
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