Distance From Murtala Muhammed International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, LOS - DUR Distance

The distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 3108 miles or 5002 kilometers or 2699 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 Lagos ( Nigeria ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lagos and Durban takes around 7 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 7 hours 8 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 - DUR

Kilometers		5002 km
Statute Miles		3108 miles
Nautical Miles		2699 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 8 minutes

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - LOS to DUR Flight Path

Location of Murtala Muhammed International Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lagos to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lagos, Nigeria and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOS - DUR

Time difference between Lagos (Nigeria) and Durban (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Durban time is 1 Hours ahead of Lagos.

Location	Local Time
Lagos (Nigeria)	2025-12-16, 12:45:01 WAT
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 13:45:01 SAST

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

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

Destination

King Shaka International Airport (DUR / FALE) Durban, South Africa