JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,581 km
2,225 miles
LBV
Libreville
Gabon
Distance
3,581 km
2,225 mi / 1,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LBV
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Leon M Ba Airport
IATA Code JNB LBV
ICAO Code FAOR FOOL
City Johannesburg Libreville
Country South Africa Gabon
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Libreville
Elevation 5,558 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 0.460000, 9.410000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Libreville (LBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon is 3,581 kilometers (2,225 miles / 1,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Gabon. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Johannesburg, it's 16:30 in Libreville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,519 feet between the two airports. Leon M Ba 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 Libreville (LBV) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 147° (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 Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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