JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,530 km
5,300 miles
LHA
Lahr Airport
Germany
Distance
8,530 km
5,300 mi / 4,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LHA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lahr Airport
IATA Code JNB LHA
ICAO Code FAOR EDTL
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,558 ft 511 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 48.370000, 7.830000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lahr Airport (LHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lahr Airport (LHA) in Lahr Airport, Germany is 8,530 kilometers (5,300 miles / 4,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:10 in Johannesburg, it's 19:10 in Lahr Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,047 feet between the two airports. Lahr 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 Lahr Airport (LHA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 161° (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 Lahr Airport (LHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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