LHR to LOS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is 5,004 km (3,109 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h 45m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (LOS to LHR).
How far is it from London to Lagos?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is 5,004 km (3,109 mi, 2,702 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 LHR to LOS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LOS is roughly south of LHR.
How is the LHR to LOS route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-LOS in IATA codes and EGLL-DNMM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Murtala Muhammed International Airport is LOS (DNMM).
| LHR | LOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | DNMM |
| Country | United Kingdom | Nigeria |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #271 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; DNMM starts with D, the prefix for West Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 52 ft (16 m) of each other.
Airlines flying LHR to LOS
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| VS | Virgin Atlantic Airways | VIR | Virgin | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: W3.
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 London from Lagos?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) are 5,004 km (3,109 mi, 2,702 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to LOS?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and LOS takes about 6h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LOS from LHR?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) lies roughly south of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to LOS?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-LOS route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
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