JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,915 km
5,540 miles
LNO
Leonora
Australia
Distance
8,915 km
5,540 mi / 4,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
117°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

JNB LNO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Leonora Airport
IATA Code JNB LNO
ICAO Code FAOR YLEO
City Johannesburg Leonora
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,217 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -28.880000, 121.310000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Leonora (LNO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Leonora Airport (LNO) in Leonora, Australia is 8,915 kilometers (5,540 miles / 4,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:14 in Johannesburg, it's 03:14 in Leonora. 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 4,341 feet between the two airports. Leonora 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 Leonora (LNO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). 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 Leonora Airport (LNO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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