JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
4,623 km
2,873 miles
LFW
Lome
Togo
Distance
4,623 km
2,873 mi / 2,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LFW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lome-Tokoin Airport
IATA Code JNB LFW
ICAO Code FAOR DXXX
City Johannesburg Lome
Country South Africa Togo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lome
Elevation 5,558 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 6.170000, 1.250000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lome (LFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo is 4,623 kilometers (2,873 miles / 2,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Togo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:19 in Johannesburg, it's 08:19 in Lome.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,486 feet between the two airports. Lome-Tokoin 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 Lome (LFW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). 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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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