JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,135 km
9,405 miles
LEM
Lemmon
United States
Distance
15,135 km
9,405 mi / 8,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LEM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lemmon Municipal Airport
IATA Code JNB LEM
ICAO Code FAOR KLEM
City Johannesburg Lemmon
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,573 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 45.920000, -102.110000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lemmon (LEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lemmon Municipal Airport (LEM) in Lemmon, United States is 15,135 kilometers (9,405 miles / 8,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 11:54 in Johannesburg, it's 02:54 in Lemmon. With a 9-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 2,985 feet between the two airports. Lemmon Municipal 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 Lemmon (LEM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 81° (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 Lemmon Municipal Airport (LEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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