JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,585 km
4,092 miles
LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
Distance
6,585 km
4,092 mi / 3,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB LAQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport La Abraq Airport
IATA Code JNB LAQ
ICAO Code FAOR HLLQ
City Johannesburg Al Bayda'
Country South Africa Libya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,157 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 32.790000, 21.960000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya is 6,585 kilometers (4,092 miles / 3,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Libya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:19 in Johannesburg, it's 09:19 in Al Bayda'.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,401 feet between the two airports. La Abraq Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 173° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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