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Flights from Lagos to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Lagos to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Luanda, about 9h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 37m
LOSCPTJNB

Lagos to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey8h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Luanda

Best ways to fly from Lagos to Cape Town

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LOS Johannesburg (JNB) CPT
Leg 1: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Asky Airlines, South African Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
One airline, one ticket ~9h 44m
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LOS Luanda (NBJ) CPT
Leg 1: TAAG Angola Airlines · Leg 2: TAAG Angola Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 37m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,769 km2,962 miles
Journey time
8h 37mestimate
Time difference
+1hCape Town vs Lagos
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
LOS → CPT

Flights from Lagos to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lagos to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg and Luanda. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,769 km.
Where do you change planes between Lagos and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Luanda (NBJ). Air Côte d'Ivoire flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lagos and Cape Town?
Lagos: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Lagos and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Lagos.

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