JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,939 km
2,447 miles
LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
Distance
3,939 km
2,447 mi / 2,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB LFO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kelafo East Airport
IATA Code JNB LFO
ICAO Code FAOR HAKL
City Johannesburg Kelafo
Country South Africa Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,730 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 5.660000, 44.350000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kelafo (LFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia is 3,939 kilometers (2,447 miles / 2,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:31 in Johannesburg, it's 13:31 in Kelafo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,828 feet between the two airports. Kelafo East 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 Kelafo (LFO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 205° (south 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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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