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Flights from Shenzhen to Lagos

There are no direct flights from Shenzhen to Lagos. 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
SZXLOSDXB

Shenzhen to Lagos at a glance

Fastest journey17h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Johannesburg

Best ways to fly from Shenzhen to Lagos

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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SZX Dubai (DXB) LOS
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~17h 15m
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SZX Johannesburg (JNB) LOS
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Asky Airlines, South African Airways
Same alliance ~21h 30m
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3
SZX Frankfurt (FRA) LOS
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Same alliance ~19h 58m
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SZX Doha (DOH) LOS
Leg 1: Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 15m
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SZX Cairo (CAI) LOS
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~18h 31m
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SZX London (LHR) LOS
Leg 1: Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
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
-7hLagos vs Shenzhen
Currency in Lagos
NGN
Airports
SZX → LOS

Flights from Shenzhen to Lagos: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shenzhen to Lagos?
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 Shenzhen to Lagos?
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 Shenzhen and Lagos?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Johannesburg (JNB), Frankfurt (FRA) and Doha (DOH). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shenzhen and Lagos?
Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Lagos: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Lagos?
Lagos is 7 hours behind Shenzhen.

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