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How to get fromNigeria to Sowetoby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nigeria to Soweto by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Lagos, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LOS - JNB
    2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Sowetotaxi taxi
    6h 50m
    R 4,835–10,641

  2. Fly from Port Harcourt International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane PHC - JNB
    2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Sowetotaxi taxi
    9h 34m
    R 3,849–13,158

  3. Drive  6,426.7 km

    1. Drive from Lagos to Sowetocar car 6,426.7 km
    4d 3h
    R 14,788–21,360

  4. Fly from Warri, taxi

    1. Fly from Warri (QRW) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane QRW - JNB
    2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Sowetotaxi taxi
    10h 20m
    R 3,925–14,130

Lagos (LOS) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,372Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nigeria to Soweto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,587.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Nigeria and Soweto, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Nigeria to Soweto. However, you can take the taxi to Lagos (LOS) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then take the taxi to Soweto. Alternatively, you can drive from Lagos to Soweto in around 4d 3h.

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