The distance from Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is 2794 miles or 4497 kilometers or 2427 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.
4497 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Waterkloof Air Force Base (South Africa) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Nigeria).
How long does it take to travel from Pretoria ( South Africa ) to Lagos ( Nigeria )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pretoria and Lagos takes around 6 hours 25 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Waterkloof Air Force Base, Pretoria, South Africa to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria is
6 hours 25 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 • WKF - LOS
| Kilometers | | 4497 km |
| Statute Miles | | 2794 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 2427 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 6 hours 25 minutes |
Waterkloof Air Force Base to Murtala Muhammed International Airport Flight Route Map - WKF to LOS Flight Path
Location of Waterkloof Air Force Base & Murtala Muhammed International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Pretoria, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria.
Time Difference Between the Airports • WKF - LOS
Time difference between
Pretoria (South Africa) and
Lagos (Nigeria) is 1 Hours.
Lagos time is 1 Hours behind Pretoria.
| Location | Local Time |
| Pretoria (South Africa) | 2025-12-15, 14:36:03 SAST |
| Lagos (Nigeria) | 2025-12-15, 13:36:03 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.