JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,976 km
6,199 miles
LTM
Lethem
Guyana
Distance
9,976 km
6,199 mi / 5,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB LTM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lethem Airport
IATA Code JNB LTM
ICAO Code FAOR SYLT
City Johannesburg Lethem
Country South Africa Guyana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guyana
Elevation 5,558 ft 351 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 3.370000, -59.790000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lethem (LTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lethem Airport (LTM) in Lethem, Guyana is 9,976 kilometers (6,199 miles / 5,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:16 in Johannesburg, it's 12:16 in Lethem. 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 5,207 feet between the two airports. Lethem 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 Lethem (LTM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 116° (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 Lethem Airport (LTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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