How long is the flight from Lagos to Cape Town?
🛫 From
Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
LOS | NG
Departure: 01:37 PM GMT+1
🛬 To
Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport
CPT | ZA
Arrival: 08:27 PM GMT+2
⏱️ Flight Time
5h 49m
📍 Distance
4,792 kilometers
(2,978 miles)
Route Details
The flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town covers a distance of approximately 4,792 kilometers (2,978 miles).
Direct flights typically take around 5h 49m, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.
Time Zone Information
Departure Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Arrival Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from Lagos to Cape Town?
A direct flight from Lagos to Cape Town takes around 5h 49m. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.
What is the distance from Lagos to Cape Town?
The distance from Lagos to Cape Town is about 4,792 kilometers (2,978 miles) as the crow flies.
Is there a direct flight from Lagos to Cape Town?
Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 5h 49m. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.
Return Flight
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