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Direct flights from London to Johannesburg

Airlines Schedules

LHR - JNB route map All flights from LHR to JNB non-stop. There are direct flights from Heathrow (LHR), United Kingdom to Johannesburg International (JNB), South Africa with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. 21 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 18:30 to 22:20 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 5670 miles (9123 km). Flight time ranges from 10 hours and 55 minutes to 11 hours and 10 minutes.

LHR
Heathrow
United KingdomLondon , United Kingdom
JNB
Johannesburg
South AfricaJohannesburg , South Africa
LHR
Heathrow
United KingdomLondon , United Kingdom
Johannesburg
South AfricaJohannesburg , South Africa
JNB
Flight time 10h 55min to 11h 10min
Updated Oct 5, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

British Airways oneworld

Departure times vary between 18:30 and 22:20 • From Terminal 5
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14 flights/week
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Virgin Atlantic SkyTeam

Departure times vary between 19:35 and 21:15 • From Terminal 3
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7 flights/week
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Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from London to Johannesburg with British Airways

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for British Airways. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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BA55
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BA57
21:15
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-10-05

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Flight schedule from London to Johannesburg with Virgin Atlantic

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Virgin Atlantic. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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VS449
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19:35

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-10-05

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London to Johannesburg scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between LHR and JNB.

Tuesday
Tue
Nov 03
3 flights(3)
Wednesday
Wed
Nov 04
3 flights(3)
Thursday
Thu
Nov 05
3 flights(3)
Friday
Fri
Nov 06
3 flights(3)
Saturday
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Nov 07
3 flights(3)
Sunday
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Nov 08
3 flights(3)
Monday
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Nov 09
3 flights(3)
Time
Airline
Flight
18:30
British Airways British Airways
BA55
19:35
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS449
21:15
British Airways British Airways
BA57
18:30
British Airways British Airways
BA55
19:35
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS449
21:15
British Airways British Airways
BA57
18:30
British Airways British Airways
BA55
19:35
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS449
21:15
British Airways British Airways
BA57
18:30
British Airways British Airways
BA55
19:35
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS449
21:15
British Airways British Airways
BA57
18:30
British Airways British Airways
BA55
19:35
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS449
21:15
British Airways British Airways
BA57
18:30
British Airways British Airways
BA55
19:35
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS449
21:15
British Airways British Airways
BA57
18:30
British Airways British Airways
BA55
19:35
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS449
21:15
British Airways British Airways
BA57
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LHR-JNB flight route
Route map from London, LHR to Johannesburg, JNB. The distance is 5670 miles or 9123 km.
London - Johannesburg direct flight map
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LHR - JNB route facts

  • Distance
    5670 miles (9123 km)
  • Flight time
    10 hours and 55 minutes to 11 hours and 10 minutes
  • Airlines
    British Airways British Airways
    Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
  • Airline alliances
    oneworld SkyTeam
  • Cabins
    Economy Premium Economy Business First
  • Hub airports
    British Airways: LHR (Main hub.)
    Virgin Atlantic: LHR
  • Departure terminals
    British Airways: Terminal 5
    Virgin Atlantic: Terminal 3
  • Arrival terminals
    British Airways: Terminal A
    Virgin Atlantic: Terminal A
  • Aircraft
    British Airways: Boeing 787-9, Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A380-800 Passenger
    Virgin Atlantic: Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 787-9

Route FAQ

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate non-stop flights from LHR to JNB with 21 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from LHR to JNB ranges from 10 hours and 55 minutes to 11 hours and 10 minutes. The route covers 5670 miles (9123 km).

21 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 18:30 to 22:20 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminals: British Airways: Terminal 5 and Virgin Atlantic: Terminal 3. Arrival terminals: British Airways: Terminal A and Virgin Atlantic: Terminal A.

Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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