JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,998 km
7,455 miles
LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,998 km
7,455 mi / 6,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB LHI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lereh Airport
IATA Code JNB LHI
ICAO Code FAOR WAJL
City Johannesburg Lereh-Papua Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -3.130000, 139.940000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,998 kilometers (7,455 miles / 6,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Indonesia. 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 12:40 in Johannesburg, it's 19:40 in Lereh-Papua Island. With a 7-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 4,241 feet between the two airports. Lereh 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 Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 241° (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 Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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