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Connecting route · Nigeria → China

Flights from Lagos to Shenzhen

There are no direct flights from Lagos to Shenzhen. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Johannesburg, about 17h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 15m
LOSSZXDXB

Lagos to Shenzhen at a glance

Fastest journey17h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Johannesburg

Best ways to fly from Lagos to Shenzhen

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 Dubai (DXB) SZX
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~17h 15m
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LOS Johannesburg (JNB) SZX
Leg 1: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Asky Airlines, South African Airways · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~21h 30m
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LOS Frankfurt (FRA) SZX
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~19h 58m
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LOS Doha (DOH) SZX
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 15m
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LOS Cairo (CAI) SZX
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 31m
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LOS London (LHR) SZX
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~21h 45m
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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
11,819 km7,340 miles
Journey time
17h 15mestimate
Time difference
+7hShenzhen vs Lagos
Currency in Shenzhen
CNY
Airports
LOS → SZX

Flights from Lagos to Shenzhen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lagos to Shenzhen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Johannesburg and Frankfurt. 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 Shenzhen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,819 km.
Where do you change planes between Lagos and Shenzhen?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Johannesburg (JNB), Frankfurt (FRA) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lagos and Shenzhen?
Lagos: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
What is the time difference between Lagos and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 7 hours ahead of Lagos.

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