Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Lagos · NigeriaICAO DNMM
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is an airport serving Lagos, Nigeria, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 6° 34' 38.5" N, 3° 19' 16.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. With 43 direct destinations served by 28 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Lagos (GMT+1).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from LOS
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | Accra, Ghana | 249 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 102 kg | View |
| ABJ | Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire | 507 mi | 1h 28m | short-haul | 208 kg | View |
| PHC | Port Hartcourt, Nigeria | 272 mi | 1h 1m | short-haul | 111 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 3,009 mi | 6h 32m | long-haul | 726 kg | View |
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 3,100 mi | 6h 42m | long-haul | 748 kg | View |
| COO | Cotonou, Benin | 66 mi | 0h 37m | short-haul | 27 kg | View |
| DLA | Douala, Cameroon | 475 mi | 1h 24m | short-haul | 195 kg | View |
| JNB | Johannesburg, South Africa | 2,803 mi | 6h 8m | long-haul | 677 kg | View |
| ABB | Asaba, Nigeria | 231 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 95 kg | View |
| ABV | Abuja, Nigeria | 318 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 130 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LOS
28 active airlines serving Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Murtala Muhammed International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadjehoun Airport | COO | Cotonou | Benin | 106 km |
| Ibadan Airport | IBA | Ibadan | Nigeria | 113 km |
| Lomé-Tokoin Airport | LFW | Lome | Togo | 233 km |
| Benin Airport | BNI | Benin | Nigeria | 254 km |
| Ilorin International Airport | ILR | Ilorin | Nigeria | 243 km |
| Warri Airport | QRW | Osubi | Nigeria | 297 km |
| Asaba International Airport | ABB | Asaba | Nigeria | 372 km |
| Akanu Ibiam International Airport | ENU | Enugu | Nigeria | 469 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 6° 34' 38.5" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 3° 19' 16.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 6.577370
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 3.321160
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 05:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 135 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 41 m
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