The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 16,701 kilometers (10,378 miles / 9,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 04:51 in Johannesburg, it's 18:51 in Los Angeles. With a 10-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 4,555 feet between the two airports. Whiteman 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 Los Angeles (WHP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.