JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,841 km
7,979 miles
LGA
New York
United States
Distance
12,841 km
7,979 mi / 6,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
305°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB LGA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Laguardia Airport
IATA Code JNB LGA
ICAO Code FAOR KLGA
City Johannesburg New York
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 5,558 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 40.780000, -73.870000

Johannesburg (JNB) to New York (LGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States is 12,841 kilometers (7,979 miles / 6,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:04 in Johannesburg, it's 08:04 in New York. 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 5,537 feet between the two airports. Laguardia 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 New York (LGA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 103° (east 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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