JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,979 km
8,064 miles
LNA
West Palm Beach
United States
Distance
12,979 km
8,064 mi / 7,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LNA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Palm Beach County Park Airport
IATA Code JNB LNA
ICAO Code FAOR KLNA
City Johannesburg West Palm Beach
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 5,558 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 26.590000, -80.090000

Johannesburg (JNB) to West Palm Beach (LNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) in West Palm Beach, United States is 12,979 kilometers (8,064 miles / 7,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 03:52 in Johannesburg, it's 20:52 in West Palm Beach. With a 7-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 5,544 feet between the two airports. Palm Beach County Park 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 West Palm Beach (LNA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 107° (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 Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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