Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, JNB - LOS Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is 2812 miles or 4524 kilometers or 2442 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Lagos ( Nigeria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Lagos takes around 6 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria is 6 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JNB - LOS

Kilometers		4524 km
Statute Miles		2812 miles
Nautical Miles		2442 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 27 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to LOS Flight Path

Location of OR Tambo International Airport & Murtala Muhammed International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Johannesburg to Lagos nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - LOS

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Lagos (Nigeria) is 1 Hours.
Lagos time is 1 Hours behind Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-01-15, 19:12:29 SAST
Lagos (Nigeria)	2025-01-15, 18:12:29 WAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS / DNMM) Lagos, Nigeria