JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,759 km
6,685 miles
LSS
Les Saintes
GP
Distance
10,759 km
6,685 mi / 5,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LSS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Terre-de-Haut Airport
IATA Code JNB LSS
ICAO Code FAOR TFFS
City Johannesburg Les Saintes
Country South Africa GP
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guadeloupe
Elevation 5,558 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 15.860000, -61.580000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Les Saintes (LSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Terre-de-Haut Airport (LSS) in Les Saintes, GP is 10,759 kilometers (6,685 miles / 5,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 GP. 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 20:14 in Johannesburg, it's 14:14 in Les Saintes. 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 5,512 feet between the two airports. Terre-de-Haut 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 Les Saintes (LSS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 115° (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 Terre-de-Haut Airport (LSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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