JohannesburgtoLondonFlight Time
JNB–LHR · Nonstop
Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo International Airport) to London (London Heathrow Airport).
The estimated flight time from Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR) is about 12h 13m, covering 5,639 miles. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly the route nonstop with 3/day departures, from 19:25 to 21:15 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~12h 13m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 5,639 mi | Nonstop | 3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Johannesburg to London
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate 3/day flights from JNB to LHR. Departures leave from Terminal A at JNB.
- First departure
- 19:25
- Last departure
- 21:15
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 3
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | 2/day | Airbus A380 · Terminal A · Seat map | 19:25 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LHR to JNB flights — 3/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for JNB, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 21 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to London?
The estimated flight time from Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR) is about 12h 13m, based on the 5,639-mile flying distance.
How far is Johannesburg from London?
Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR) is about 5,639 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Johannesburg to London?
Yes. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR), with 3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to London?
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR).
What aircraft fly from Johannesburg to London?
The JNB–LHR route is flown with Airbus A380, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near London
- LCY - LondonLondon City Airport · 22 mi from LHRFlights to LCY
- LGW - LondonLondon Gatwick Airport · 25 mi from LHRFlights to LGW
- LTN - LondonLondon Luton Airport · 28 mi from LHRFlights to LTN