LondontoJohannesburgFlight Time
LHR–JNB · Nonstop
London (London Heathrow Airport) to Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo International Airport).
The estimated flight time from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) is about 12h 13m, covering 5,639 miles. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly the route nonstop with 3/day departures, from 19:00 to 22:25 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 London to Johannesburg
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate 3/day flights from LHR to JNB. Departures leave from Terminals 5 and 3 at LHR.
- First departure
- 19:00
- Last departure
- 22:25
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 5
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | 2/day | Airbus A380 · Terminal 5 · Seat map | 19:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
JNB to LHR flights — 3/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for LHR, 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 London to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) is about 12h 13m, based on the 5,639-mile flying distance.
How far is London from Johannesburg?
London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) is about 5,639 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from London to Johannesburg?
Yes. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB), with 3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from London to Johannesburg?
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB).
What aircraft fly from London to Johannesburg?
The LHR–JNB route is flown with Airbus A380, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near London
- LCY - LondonLondon City Airport · 22 mi from LHRFlights from LCY
- LGW - LondonLondon Gatwick Airport · 25 mi from LHRFlights from LGW
- LTN - LondonLondon Luton Airport · 28 mi from LHRFlights from LTN