JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,467 km
2,154 miles
LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
Distance
3,467 km
2,154 mi / 1,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LIE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Libenge Airport
IATA Code JNB LIE
ICAO Code FAOR FZFA
City Johannesburg Libenge
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 3.630000, 18.630000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Libenge (LIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo is 3,467 kilometers (2,154 miles / 1,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:34 in Johannesburg, it's 12:34 in Libenge.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,433 feet between the two airports. Libenge 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 Libenge (LIE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 163° (south 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 Libenge Airport (LIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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