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

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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 29m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VS412+1
VS Virgin Atlantic
339
10:08 AM
WAT TI2
4:44 PM
BST
6h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA74+2
BA British
781
10:51 PM
WAT T1I
5:21 AM+1
BST
6h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5905cs
AY Finnair
781
12:05 PM
BST T5
6:45 PM
WAT
6h 40m
14%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA75+2
BA British
781
12:05 PM
BST T5
6:45 PM
WAT
6h 40m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS411+1
VS Virgin Atlantic
339
10:35 PM
BST T3
5:30 AM+1
WAT
6h 55m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 9h 5m LH A3AVB6 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to London flights
AMS Amsterdam 9h 44m KL 6EB6BA Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
CMN Casablanca 9h 45m ATQR ATMH Casablanca (CMN) to London flights
ZRH Zurich 10h 15m TK ACB6BA Zurich (ZRH) to London flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 30m AF AFBAG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 10h 50m TK BAJLQR Ferno (VA) (MXP) to London flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 11h 5m ET B6BAEY Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to London flights
BSL Bâle / Mulhouse 11h 55m TK BAJLQF Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to London flights
LGW London 12h 40m P4 EY London (LGW) to London flights
CAI Cairo 12h 50m MS ACBAMS Cairo (CAI) to London flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lagos to London
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3,110 mi 6h 33m nonstop

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 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 6h30 Oneworld
VS Virgin Atlantic 7 339 6h36 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
339 Airbus A330-900neo – 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
25
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,364
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
0h
London is 0 hours the same as Lagos.
LOS: WAT · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lagos, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
3,110 mi / 5,004 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 33m gate to gate.
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 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 6h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 3,110 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LOS to LHR: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Amsterdam and Mohammed V.
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 is about 6 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Amsterdam and Mohammed V. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.