JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,587 km
7,200 miles
LRM
La Romana
Dominican Republic
Distance
11,587 km
7,200 mi / 6,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LRM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Casa De Campo International Airport
IATA Code JNB LRM
ICAO Code FAOR MDLR
City Johannesburg La Romana
Country South Africa Dominican Republic
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 5,558 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 18.450000, -68.910000

Johannesburg (JNB) to La Romana (LRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM) in La Romana, Dominican Republic is 11,587 kilometers (7,200 miles / 6,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Dominican Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:12 in Johannesburg, it's 09:12 in La Romana. With a 6-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 5,318 feet between the two airports. Casa De Campo International 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 La Romana (LRM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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