The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Laguna Army Air Field (Yuma Proving Ground) Airport (LGF) in Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma), United States is 16,342 kilometers (10,155 miles / 8,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 15:58 in Johannesburg, it's 06:58 in Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma). 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 5,125 feet between the two airports. Laguna Army Air Field (Yuma Proving Ground) 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 Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma) (LGF) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 88° (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 Laguna Army Air Field (Yuma Proving Ground) Airport (LGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.