Flights London → Lagos
LHR → LOS
How long is the flight from London to Lagos?
The flight from London (LHR) to Lagos (LOS) takes about 6h 41m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route from London to Lagos is operated using a mix of large aircraft such as the Boeing 747-400, Airbus A340-600, and Airbus A330-200, catering to the high volume of passengers at the destination airport which serves over six million people annually.
The London (LHR) → Lagos (LOS) route is operated by British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Lagos the average ATFM delay is 4.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Lagos: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Lagos (LOS) heads south for about 5,004 km, a flight time of roughly 6h 41m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Lagos it is 4.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-LOS
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LHR-LOS
The flight from London (LHR) to Lagos (LOS) takes about 6h 41m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: British Airways.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Lagos, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Lagos route is about 5,004 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
