# Distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Loreto (LTO)

> 15,995 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,995 km / 9,939 mi / 8,637 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 279° (west)
- **Return heading**: 99° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Africa) → Mexico
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 06:01 in Johannesburg, it's 21:01 in Loreto)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,524 ft (LTO is lower than JNB)

## Airports

### [O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnb-johannesburg-o-r-tambo-international-airport/1ef266de-d3b0-6ec6-b1f2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Johannesburg, South Africa
- ICAO: FAOR
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -26.130000, 28.240000
- Elevation: 5,558 ft

### [Loreto International Airport (LTO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lto-loreto-loreto-international-airport/1ef266df-61b4-6448-aaf7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Loreto, Mexico
- ICAO: MMLT
- Timezone: America/Mazatlan
- Coordinates: 25.990000, -111.350000
- Elevation: 34 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:01 in Johannesburg, it's 21:01 in Loreto.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnb-johannesburg-o-r-tambo-international-airport/1ef266de-d3b0-6ec6-b1f2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Loreto International Airport (LTO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lto-loreto-loreto-international-airport/1ef266df-61b4-6448-aaf7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)