JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,013 km
1,872 miles
LCO
Lague
Congo
Distance
3,013 km
1,872 mi / 1,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LCO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lague Airport
IATA Code JNB LCO
ICAO Code FAOR FCBL
City Johannesburg Lague
Country South Africa Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,756 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -2.450000, 14.530000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lague (LCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lague Airport (LCO) in Lague, Congo is 3,013 kilometers (1,872 miles / 1,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Johannesburg, it's 06:30 in Lague.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,802 feet between the two airports. Lague 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 Lague (LCO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 152° (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 Lague Airport (LCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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