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

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IB3512
IB Iberia
388
7:35 PM
SAST TA
4:55 AM+1
GMT
11h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA56
BA British
388
8:08 PM
SAST TA
5:16 AM+1
GMT
11h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA54
BA British
388
10:00 PM
SAST TA
7:25 AM+1
GMT
11h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS450
VS Virgin Atlantic
789
10:00 PM
SAST TA
7:20 AM+1
GMT
11h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5945
AY Finnair
388
6:30 PM
GMT T5
7:35 AM+1
SAST
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA55
BA British
388
6:30 PM
GMT T5
7:35 AM+1
SAST
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3511
IB Iberia
388
6:30 PM
GMT T5
7:35 AM+1
SAST
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS449
VS Virgin Atlantic
789
7:29 PM
GMT T3
8:20 AM+1
SAST
10h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3513
IB Iberia
388
9:15 PM
GMT T5
10:25 AM+1
SAST
11h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA57
BA British
388
9:15 PM
GMT T5
10:25 AM+1
SAST
11h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Johannesburg to London
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 5,639 mi 11h 8m nonstop -2h behind 24 1-stop hubs

JNB–LHR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways, Iberia and Virgin Atlantic lead the route. The flight covers 5,639 miles in approximately 11h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 24 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 14 388 11h08-11h25 Oneworld
IB Iberia 7 388 11h20 Oneworld
VS Virgin Atlantic 7 789 11h20 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
388 Airbus A380-800 – BA, IB
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – VS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA + IB (21 flights/wk, 75%)
SkyTeam: VS (7 flights/wk, 25%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,608
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
-2h
London is 2 hours behind Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 4:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
5,639 mi / 9,075 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 8m to 11h 25m.
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 time11h 8m to 11h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 42 return
1-stop connections24 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 11h 8m to 11h 25m. The route covers 5,639 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways, Iberia and Virgin Atlantic.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from JNB to LHR. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DWC, ACC, CDG, ZRH, LUX, IST, FRA, NBO, CPT, ADD, AMS, CAI, DXB, IAD, DOH, MUC, AUH, PER, EWR, SZX, ATL, SIN, GRU and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 2 hours 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, Iberia and Virgin Atlantic. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

JNB to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to LHR ranges from 11 hours 8 minutes to 11 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,639 miles (9,075 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.