JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,091 km
6,892 miles
LEL
Lake Evella Airport
Australia
Distance
11,091 km
6,892 mi / 5,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
109°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

JNB LEL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lake Evella Airport
IATA Code JNB LEL
ICAO Code FAOR YLEV
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,558 ft 256 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -12.500000, 135.810000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lake Evella Airport (LEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lake Evella Airport (LEL) in Lake Evella Airport, Australia is 11,091 kilometers (6,892 miles / 5,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:10 in Johannesburg, it's 07:40 in Lake Evella Airport. With a 7.5-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 5,302 feet between the two airports. Lake Evella 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 Lake Evella Airport (LEL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 240° (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 Lake Evella Airport (LEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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