Flights from Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to Heathrow Airport Airport (LHR)

Q: How long does the flight from Johannesburg to London to take?

The flight from Johannesburg to London takes11 Hours 29 Minutes.

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Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from Oliver Reginald Tambo International to London Heathrow, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 6 airliners to choose from including Finnair, Virgin Atlantic, China Eastern Airlines, Iberia, American Airlines and British Airways. The official airport code for Oliver Reginald Tambo International is JNB and for London Heathrow it is LHR.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

On arriving at London Heathrow please note the time difference, the time zone at London Heathrow is 0.0 GMT compared to 2.0 GMT at Oliver Reginald Tambo International.

If you are planning a trip to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport (JNB).

If you are renting a car at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport (JNB). The following options are available:

Ensure your arrival at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:

Find hotels close to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Oliver Reginald Tambo International (JNB) to London Heathrow (LHR) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
British Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	19:25	21:15	VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	19:25	21:15	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	19:25	21:15	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Atlantic	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	19:30	19:30	VIEW FLIGHTS
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	19:30	19:30	VIEW FLIGHTS
Finnair	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	21:15	21:15	VIEW FLIGHTS

British Airways is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 14 a week with times that vary between 19:25 and 21:15.

Would you like to book your flight? Bookings can be made direct with British Airways on their website britishairways.com.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

19:25

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA7107
British Airways	BA56
Iberia	IB3512

19:30

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4589
Virgin Atlantic	VS450

21:15

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5944
American Airlines	AA7105
British Airways	BA54
Iberia	IB3510

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Tuesday

19:25

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA7107
British Airways	BA56
Iberia	IB3512

19:30

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4589
Virgin Atlantic	VS450

21:15

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5944
American Airlines	AA7105
British Airways	BA54
Iberia	IB3510

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Wednesday

19:25

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA7107
British Airways	BA56
Iberia	IB3512

19:30

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4589
Virgin Atlantic	VS450

21:15

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5944
American Airlines	AA7105
British Airways	BA54
Iberia	IB3510

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Thursday

19:25

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA7107
British Airways	BA56
Iberia	IB3512

19:30

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4589
Virgin Atlantic	VS450

21:15

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5944
American Airlines	AA7105
British Airways	BA54
Iberia	IB3510

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Friday

19:25

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA7107
British Airways	BA56
Iberia	IB3512

19:30

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4589
Virgin Atlantic	VS450

21:15

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5944
American Airlines	AA7105
British Airways	BA54
Iberia	IB3510

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Saturday

19:25

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA7107
British Airways	BA56
Iberia	IB3512

19:30

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4589
Virgin Atlantic	VS450

21:15

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5944
American Airlines	AA7105
British Airways	BA54
Iberia	IB3510

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Sunday

19:25

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA7107
British Airways	BA56
Iberia	IB3512

19:30

Airline	Flight No
China Eastern Airlines	MU4589
Virgin Atlantic	VS450

21:15

Airline	Flight No
British Airways	BA54

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Flight Price FAQ - Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR)

DIRECT Virgin Atlantic

What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Johannesburg JNB to London LHR?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Johannesburg JNB to London LHR is £261.72 ($328 €315.37)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Johannesburg JNB to London LHR?

The cheapest direct return flight from Johannesburg JNB to London LHR is £564.94 ($708 €680.74)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Johannesburg JNB to London LHR?

The cheapest flight one way from Johannesburg JNB to London LHR is £242.57 ($304 €292.30)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Johannesburg JNB to London LHR?

The cheapest return flight from Johannesburg JNB to London LHR is £343.91 ($431 €414.41)

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Flight Info FAQ - Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR)

Who flies from Johannesburg to London?

The following airlines fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR): American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, Virgin Atlantic.

How far is the flight from Johannesburg to London?

The flight from Johannesburg to London is 9,074KM or 5,639 miles.

How long does the flight from Johannesburg to London to take?

The flight from Johannesburg to London takes 11 Hours 29 Minutes.