JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,576 km
1,601 miles
LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
Distance
2,576 km
1,601 mi / 1,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

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JNB LJA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lodja Airport
IATA Code JNB LJA
ICAO Code FAOR FZVA
City Johannesburg Lodja
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,647 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -3.420000, 23.450000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lodja (LJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo is 2,576 kilometers (1,601 miles / 1,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:32 in Johannesburg, it's 16:32 in Lodja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,911 feet between the two airports. Lodja 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 Lodja (LJA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Lodja Airport (LJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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