The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Leirin Airport (VDB) in Leirin Airport, Norway is 9,841 kilometers (6,115 miles / 5,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Norway. 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 15:58 in Johannesburg, it's 14:58 in Leirin Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,861 feet between the two airports. Leirin 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 Leirin Airport (VDB) 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 Leirin Airport (VDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.