Johannesburg to Lagos (JNB–LOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SA60
SA South African
343
3:10 PM
SAST TB
8:30 PM
WAT
6h 20m
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SA61
SA South African
333
10:00 PM
WAT T1I
4:55 AM+1
SAST
5h 55m
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Johannesburg to Lagos
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,811 mi 6h 20m nonstop -1h behind 16 1-stop hubs

JNB–LOS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. South African Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,811 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–LOS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SA South African Airways 4 343 6h20 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – SA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SA (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JNB to LOS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to LOS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
298
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lagos is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · LOS: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 5:00 PM in Lagos.
Distance & Flight Time
2,811 mi / 4,524 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 20m.
Facts

JNB–LOS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Lagos route.
Route details
Distance2,811 mi / 4,524 km
Flight time6h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: LOS
Full nameMurtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA / ICAOLOS / DNMM
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to LOS flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport take approximately 6h 20m. The route covers 2,811 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: South African Airways.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from JNB to LOS. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABJ, ACC, DWC, AUH, NBO, DXB, FRA, ADD, LHR, IST, DOH, CDG, AMS, CAI, IAD and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lagos is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.
Yes, return flights from LOS to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JNB to LOS

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) are connected by nonstop service from South African Airways. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JNB to LOS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to LOS ranges from 6 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,811 miles (4,524 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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