JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,187 km
5,087 miles
LIN
Milan
Italy
Distance
8,187 km
5,087 mi / 4,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LIN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Linate Airport
IATA Code JNB LIN
ICAO Code FAOR LIML
City Johannesburg Milan
Country South Africa Italy
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Rome
Elevation 5,558 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 45.450000, 9.280000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Milan (LIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Linate Airport (LIN) in Milan, Italy is 8,187 kilometers (5,087 miles / 4,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:06 in Johannesburg, it's 21:06 in Milan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,205 feet between the two airports. Linate 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 Milan (LIN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 162° (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 Linate Airport (LIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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