JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,106 km
6,901 miles
LAO
Laoag City
Philippines
Distance
11,106 km
6,901 mi / 5,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB LAO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Laoag International Airport
IATA Code JNB LAO
ICAO Code FAOR RPLI
City Johannesburg Laoag City
Country South Africa Philippines
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Manila
Elevation 5,558 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 18.180000, 120.530000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Laoag City (LAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Laoag International Airport (LAO) in Laoag City, Philippines is 11,106 kilometers (6,901 miles / 5,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:57 in Johannesburg, it's 11:57 in Laoag City. 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 5,533 feet between the two airports. Laoag International 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 Laoag City (LAO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 246° (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 Laoag International Airport (LAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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