# Distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Ladysmith (LAY)

> 311 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 311 km / 193 mi / 168 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 152° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 331° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (South Africa)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 02:40 in Johannesburg, it's 02:40 in Ladysmith)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,010 ft (LAY is lower than JNB)

## Airports

### [O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnb-johannesburg-o-r-tambo-international-airport/1ef266de-d3b0-6ec6-b1f2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Johannesburg, South Africa
- ICAO: FAOR
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -26.130000, 28.240000
- Elevation: 5,558 ft

### [Ladysmith Airport (LAY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lay-ladysmith-ladysmith-airport/1ef266de-d308-6d20-80ce-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ladysmith, South Africa
- ICAO: FALY
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -28.580000, 29.750000
- Elevation: 3,548 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnb-johannesburg-o-r-tambo-international-airport/1ef266de-d3b0-6ec6-b1f2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ladysmith Airport (LAY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lay-ladysmith-ladysmith-airport/1ef266de-d308-6d20-80ce-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)