Airport Comparison
| JNB | LBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | LBJ |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | WATO |
| City | Johannesburg | Labuan Bajo-Flores Island |
| Country | South Africa | Indonesia |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Asia/Makassar |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 66 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | -8.490000, 119.890000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Labuan Bajo-Flores Island (LBJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo-Flores Island, Indonesia is 9,756 kilometers (6,062 miles / 5,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 98°.
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 Indonesia. 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 17:06 in Johannesburg, it's 23:06 in Labuan Bajo-Flores Island. 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 5,492 feet between the two airports. Komodo (Mutiara II) 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 Labuan Bajo-Flores Island (LBJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 244° (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 Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport (LBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.