JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,867 km
6,131 miles
LGL
Long Datih
Malaysia
Distance
9,867 km
6,131 mi / 5,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB LGL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Long Lellang Airport
IATA Code JNB LGL
ICAO Code FAOR WBGF
City Johannesburg Long Datih
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 3.420000, 115.150000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Long Datih (LGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Long Lellang Airport (LGL) in Long Datih, Malaysia is 9,867 kilometers (6,131 miles / 5,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Malaysia. 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 15:29 in Johannesburg, it's 21:29 in Long Datih. 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 4,158 feet between the two airports. Long Lellang 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 Long Datih (LGL) 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 Long Lellang Airport (LGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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