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LHR → ABV

London Heathrow to Abuja

Route
LHR → ABV
Distance
2,966 miles
Non-stop flying time
around 6h 15m
With one stop
usually 9h 30m–11h 30m
Arrive at
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Local time
UTC+1

Leaving from London Heathrow

The UK’s busiest airport, about 15 miles west of central London, reached by the Elizabeth line, the Heathrow Express and the Piccadilly line. Heathrow has the widest choice of long-haul flights in the UK, including direct services on many routes and one-stop connections with every major Gulf carrier.

Arriving in Abuja

Nigeria’s purpose-built capital in the centre of the country, overlooked by Aso Rock.

Connections and timing

Typical connecting points on this route: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Best time to go: november to February.

Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.

Other UK airports to Abuja

Questions people ask

How long is the flight from London Heathrow to Abuja?
The two airports are about 2,966 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 6h 15m. With one connection, most journeys take 9h 30m to 11h 30m door to gate, depending on the layover.
Are there direct flights from London Heathrow to Abuja?
It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
Which airport will I land at?
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
How can I get the cheapest fare?
Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.