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

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Lagos to Johannesburg
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,811 mi 5h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

LOS–JNB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. South African Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,811 miles in approximately 5h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LOS–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SA South African Airways 4 333 5h55 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – 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, LOS to JNB direction.
Mon
0
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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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LOS to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
CAI ~15h 25m DWC ~17h 57m NBO ~21h 16m AMS ~22h 0m ADD ~22h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
358
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
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Lagos.
LOS: WAT · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lagos, it's 7:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
2,811 mi / 4,524 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 55m.
Facts

LOS–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lagos to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance2,811 mi / 4,524 km
Flight time5h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: LOS
Full nameMurtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA / ICAOLOS / DNMM
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LOS to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 5h 55m. The route covers 2,811 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: South African Airways.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from LOS to JNB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAI, DWC, NBO, AMS, ADD, DOH, EBB, DXB, LHR, GRU, ZRH, FRA, ATL, CDG and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Lagos.
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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 LOS to JNB

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

LOS to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LOS to JNB ranges from 5 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,811 miles (4,524 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.