JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,094 km
6,894 miles
LCX
Longyan
China
Distance
11,094 km
6,894 mi / 5,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB LCX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Longyan Guanzhishan Airport
IATA Code JNB LCX
ICAO Code FAOR ZSLD
City Johannesburg Longyan
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,225 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 25.670000, 116.750000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Longyan (LCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) in Longyan, China is 11,094 kilometers (6,894 miles / 5,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:09 in Johannesburg, it's 09:09 in Longyan. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,333 feet between the two airports. Longyan Guanzhishan 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 Longyan (LCX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). 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 Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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