Lagos to London (LOS–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
VS412
VS Virgin Atlantic
351
9:00 AM
WAT TI2
2:40 PM
GMT
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA74
BA British
781
11:10 PM
WAT T1I
4:50 AM+1
GMT
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA75
BA British
781
10:10 AM
GMT T5
5:50 PM
WAT
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5905
AY Finnair
781
10:10 AM
GMT T5
5:50 PM
WAT
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS411
VS Virgin Atlantic
351
10:25 PM
GMT T3
6:05 AM+1
WAT
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lagos to London
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 3,110 mi 6h 40m nonstop -1h behind 21 1-stop hubs

LOS–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic lead the route. The flight covers 3,110 miles in approximately 6h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LOS–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 7 781 6h40 Oneworld
VS Virgin Atlantic 7 351 6h40 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
351 Airbus A350-1000 – VS
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: VS (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LOS to LHR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LOS to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,226
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 Lagos.
LOS: WAT · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lagos, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
3,110 mi / 5,004 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 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.

LOS–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lagos to London route.
Route details
Distance3,110 mi / 5,004 km
Flight time6h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: LOS
IATA / ICAOLOS / DNMM
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LOS to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 6h 40m. The route covers 3,110 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from LOS to LHR. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RAK, CMN, AMS, FRA, BSL, OSL, CDG, IST, ZRH, LGW, NBO, BEY, CAI, ATL, DXB, DOH, ADD, DWC, GRU, IAD and JNB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 1 hour behind Lagos.
Yes, return flights from LHR to LOS 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 LOS to LHR

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LOS to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LOS to LHR ranges from 6 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,110 miles (5,004 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via RAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.