JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,332 km
5,798 miles
LPL
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Distance
9,332 km
5,798 mi / 5,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LPL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport
IATA Code JNB LPL
ICAO Code FAOR EGGP
City Johannesburg Liverpool
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 5,558 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 53.330000, -2.850000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Liverpool (LPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) in Liverpool, United Kingdom is 9,332 kilometers (5,798 miles / 5,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 04:10 in Johannesburg, it's 02:10 in Liverpool.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,478 feet between the two airports. Liverpool John Lennon 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 Liverpool (LPL) 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 Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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