JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,990 km
9,936 miles
LGU
Logan
United States
Distance
15,990 km
9,936 mi / 8,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LGU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Logan-Cache Airport
IATA Code JNB LGU
ICAO Code FAOR KLGU
City Johannesburg Logan
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,457 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 41.790000, -111.850000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Logan (LGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Logan-Cache Airport (LGU) in Logan, United States is 15,990 kilometers (9,936 miles / 8,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 18:42 in Johannesburg, it's 09:42 in Logan. 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 1,101 feet between the two airports. Logan-Cache 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 Logan (LGU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 Logan-Cache Airport (LGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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