JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,387 km
5,211 miles
LNZ
Linz
Austria
Distance
8,387 km
5,211 mi / 4,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB LNZ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Linz Airport
IATA Code JNB LNZ
ICAO Code FAOR LOWL
City Johannesburg Linz
Country South Africa Austria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Vienna
Elevation 5,558 ft 978 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 48.230000, 14.190000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Linz (LNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Linz Airport (LNZ) in Linz, Austria is 8,387 kilometers (5,211 miles / 4,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Austria. 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 15:51 in Johannesburg, it's 14:51 in Linz.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,580 feet between the two airports. Linz 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 Linz (LNZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 167° (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 Linz Airport (LNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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