JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,776 km
6,075 miles
LMO
Lossiemouth
United Kingdom
Distance
9,776 km
6,075 mi / 5,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

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JNB LMO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport RAF Lossiemouth
IATA Code JNB LMO
ICAO Code FAOR EGQS
City Johannesburg Lossiemouth
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 5,558 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 57.710000, -3.340000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lossiemouth (LMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to RAF Lossiemouth (LMO) in Lossiemouth, United Kingdom is 9,776 kilometers (6,075 miles / 5,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Kingdom. 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 20:27 in Johannesburg, it's 18:27 in Lossiemouth.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,516 feet between the two airports. RAF Lossiemouth 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 Lossiemouth (LMO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 152° (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 RAF Lossiemouth (LMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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