Lagos to Addis Ababa flights
Addis Ababa lies 3,904 km (2,426 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 5 h 45 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.
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| Lagos | Addis Ababa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Ethiopia |
| Population | 15.4 million | 3.9 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 2,405 m (7,890 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | ADD, 8 km out |
Clocks in Addis Ababa are 2 h ahead of Lagos right now, so a 5 h 45 min journey lands 7 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Addis Ababa
Crossing from Nigeria into Ethiopia: money changes from the Naira to the Birr (ETB); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, SN 441011, Schuko, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +251; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648865 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648866.
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 Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | ADD | 8 km (5 mi) | 12,467 ft | 7,630 ft |
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Staying in Addis Ababa
Our booking partner lists 441 places to stay in Addis Ababa. Of the 350 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (185), and 16 are five-star. Across 79 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 26,199 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Addis Ababa from Lagos?
3,904 km (2,426 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Addis Ababa by air?
About 5 h 45 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 Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa is 2 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Addis_Ababa against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Addis Ababa flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
What currency do I need in Addis Ababa?
The Birr (ETB).
Where can I stay in Addis Ababa?
Our booking partner lists 441 places to stay in Addis Ababa, bookable on this site.
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.