Distance From Ysterplaat Air Force Base to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

The distance from Ysterplaat Air Force Base () to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is 2968 miles or 4777 kilometers or 2578 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Cape Town ( South Africa ) to Lagos ( Nigeria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Lagos takes around 6 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ysterplaat Air Force Base, Cape Town, South Africa to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria is 6 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - LOS

Kilometers		4777 km
Statute Miles		2968 miles
Nautical Miles		2578 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 49 minutes

Ysterplaat Air Force Base to Murtala Muhammed International Airport Flight Route Map - to LOS Flight Path

Location of Ysterplaat Air Force Base & Murtala Muhammed International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cape Town to Lagos nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Cape Town, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LOS

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and Lagos (Nigeria) is 1 Hours.
Lagos time is 1 Hours behind Cape Town.

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-03-30, 08:34:12 SAST
Lagos (Nigeria)	2025-03-30, 07:34:12 WAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ysterplaat Air Force Base ( / FAYP) Cape Town, South Africa

Destination

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS / DNMM) Lagos, Nigeria