JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,645 km
8,479 miles
LNE
Lonorore
Vanuatu
Distance
13,645 km
8,479 mi / 7,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB LNE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lonorore Airport
IATA Code JNB LNE
ICAO Code FAOR NVSO
City Johannesburg Lonorore
Country South Africa Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5,558 ft 43 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -15.870000, 168.170000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lonorore (LNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lonorore Airport (LNE) in Lonorore, Vanuatu is 13,645 kilometers (8,479 miles / 7,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Johannesburg, it's 05:19 in Lonorore. 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 5,515 feet between the two airports. Lonorore 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 Lonorore (LNE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 223° (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 Lonorore Airport (LNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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