Abuja to London (ABV–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
BA82
BA British
777
8:45 AM
WAT TE
2:25 PM
GMT
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5946
AY Finnair
777
8:45 AM
WAT TE
2:25 PM
GMT
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
P47576
P4 Air Peace
777
11:20 AM
WAT
4:30 PM
GMT
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA83
BA British
777
10:30 PM
GMT T5
5:45 AM+1
WAT
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Abuja to London
3 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 2,967 mi 6h 10m nonstop -1h behind 9 1-stop hubs

ABV–LHR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, British Airways and Air Peace lead the route. The flight covers 2,967 miles in approximately 6h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABV–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 7 777 6h40 Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 777 6h40 Oneworld
P4 Air Peace 4 777 6h10
Aircraft on this route
777 Boeing 777 – AY, BA, P4
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY + BA (14 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: P4 (4 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABV to LHR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABV to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
594
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London is 1 hour behind Abuja.
ABV: WAT · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abuja, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
2,967 mi / 4,774 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 10m to 6h 40m.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

ABV–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abuja to London route.
Route details
Distance2,967 mi / 4,774 km
Flight time6h 10m to 6h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights18 out / 7 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: ABV
IATA / ICAOABV / DNAA
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation1,123 ft / 342 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABV to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 6h 10m to 6h 40m. The route covers 2,967 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, British Airways and Air Peace.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from ABV to LHR. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ALG, LGW, CMN, LOS, FRA, ADD, IST, DOH and CAI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 1 hour behind Abuja.
Yes, return flights from LHR to ABV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABV to LHR

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, British Airways and Air Peace. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ABV to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABV to LHR ranges from 6 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,967 miles (4,774 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via ALG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.