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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lagos?

JNBJohannesburg
LOSLagos
Flight Time
5 h 32 min
Distance
4,529km

2,814 miles

Departure
20:13
Arrival
00:45
From

JNBJohannesburg

O. R. Tambo International Airport

Departure 20:13 · Africa/Johannesburg

To

LOSLagos

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Arrival 00:45 · Africa/Lagos

Route Details

The flight from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos covers a distance of approximately 4,529 kilometers (2,814 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 5 h 32 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Arrival Time Zone
Africa/Lagos

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lagos?

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Lagos takes around 5 h 32 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from Johannesburg to Lagos?

The distance from Johannesburg to Lagos is about 4,529 kilometers (2,814 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from Johannesburg to Lagos?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 5 h 32 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Lagos to Johannesburg.