AOU
Attopeu
Laos
9,630 km
5,984 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,630 km
5,984 mi / 5,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AOU JNB
Airport Name Attopeu Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code AOU JNB
ICAO Code VLAP FAOR
City Attopeu Johannesburg
Country Laos South Africa
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 344 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 14.810000, 106.820000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Attopeu (AOU) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Attopeu Airport (AOU) in Attopeu, Laos to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,630 kilometers (5,984 miles / 5,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Laos with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:05 in Attopeu, it's 06:05 in Johannesburg. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,214 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Attopeu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Attopeu (AOU) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Attopeu Airport (AOU) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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