JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
4,156 km
2,583 miles
LTC
Lai
Chad
Distance
4,156 km
2,583 mi / 2,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LTC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lai Airport
IATA Code JNB LTC
ICAO Code FAOR FTTH
City Johannesburg Lai
Country South Africa Chad
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 9.400000, 16.300000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lai (LTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad is 4,156 kilometers (2,583 miles / 2,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Chad. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Johannesburg, it's 21:30 in Lai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,387 feet between the two airports. Lai 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 Lai (LTC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 162° (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 Lai Airport (LTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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