Johannesburg to London (JNB–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,639 mi airlines 56/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 22m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BA56+2
BA British
388
7:25 PM
SAST TA
5:35 AM+1
BST
11h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3512cs
IB Iberia
388
7:35 PM
SAST TA
4:55 AM+1
BST
10h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5717cs
WS WestJet
789
8:25 PM
SAST TA
6:30 AM+1
BST
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS450+4
VS Virgin Atlantic
789
8:25 PM
SAST TA
6:30 AM+1
BST
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK6446cs
SK S
789
8:25 PM
SAST TA
6:30 AM+1
BST
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5944cs
AY Finnair
388
9:15 PM
SAST TA
7:30 AM+1
BST
11h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA54+3
BA British
388
9:15 PM
SAST TA
7:30 AM+1
BST
11h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU4589cs
MU China Eastern
789
10:00 PM
SAST TA
7:20 AM+1
BST
10h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3511cs
IB Iberia
388
6:30 PM
BST T5
7:35 AM+1
SAST
12h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5945cs
AY Finnair
388
7:00 PM
BST T5
7:00 AM+1
SAST
11h
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA55+3
BA British
388
7:00 PM
BST T5
7:00 AM+1
SAST
11h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU4588cs
MU China Eastern
789
7:40 PM
BST T3
8:25 AM+1
SAST
11h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS449+4
VS Virgin Atlantic
789
8:50 PM
BST T3
8:45 AM+1
SAST
10h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK6445cs
SK S
789
8:50 PM
BST T3
8:50 AM+1
SAST
11h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5716cs
WS WestJet
789
8:50 PM
BST T3
8:50 AM+1
SAST
11h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3513cs
IB Iberia
388
9:15 PM
BST T5
10:25 AM+1
SAST
12h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA57+2
BA British
388
9:20 PM
BST T5
9:25 AM+1
SAST
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Johannesburg to London
2 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 5,639 mi 10h 20m nonstop -1h behind 28 1-stop hubs

JNB–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic lead the route. The flight covers 5,639 miles in approximately 10h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways Also: AY, IB 14 388 11h10-11h15 Oneworld AY, IB
VS Virgin Atlantic Also: MU, SK, WS 7 789 11h05 SkyTeam MU, SK, WS
Aircraft on this route
388 Airbus A380-800 – AY, BA, IB
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – MU, SK, VS, WS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (14 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: VS (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JNB to LHR direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,737
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 Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
5,639 mi / 9,075 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 20m to 11h 15m.
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.

JNB–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to London route.
Route details
Distance5,639 mi / 9,075 km
Flight time10h 20m to 11h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights56 out / 63 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 10h 20m to 11h 15m. The route covers 5,639 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from JNB to LHR. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMM, DWC, ALG, ACC, CDG, LOS, LUX, ZRH, FRA, CPT, IST, ADD, NBO, DXB, CAI, DOH, AMS, IAD, MUC, KGL, AUH, PER, SZX, EWR, SIN, GRU, ATL and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.
Yes, return flights from LHR to JNB 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 JNB to LHR

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

JNB to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to LHR ranges from 10 hours 20 minutes to 11 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,639 miles (9,075 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via AMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.