Lagos to Şabyā flights
Şabyā lies 4,422 km (2,748 mi) east of Lagos, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 25 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lagos | Şabyā | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 15.4 million | 228,375 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | GIZ, 28 km out |
Clocks in Şabyā are 2 h ahead of Lagos right now, so a 6 h 25 min journey lands 8 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Şabyā
Crossing from Nigeria into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Naira to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lagos
Lagos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Şabyā
Şabyā is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (GIZ), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (regional) | GIZ | 28 km (17 mi) | 10,006 ft | 20 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Şabyā from Lagos?
4,422 km (2,748 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Şabyā by air?
About 6 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lagos and Şabyā?
Şabyā is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Şabyā flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (GIZ).
What currency do I need in Şabyā?
The Rial (SAR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.