JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,893 km
6,147 miles
LUB
Lumid Pau
Guyana
Distance
9,893 km
6,147 mi / 5,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB LUB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lumid Pau Airport
IATA Code JNB LUB
ICAO Code FAOR SYLP
City Johannesburg Lumid Pau
Country South Africa Guyana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guyana
Elevation 5,558 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 2.390000, -59.440000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lumid Pau (LUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lumid Pau Airport (LUB) in Lumid Pau, Guyana is 9,893 kilometers (6,147 miles / 5,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 12:28 in Johannesburg, it's 06:28 in Lumid Pau. 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 4,902 feet between the two airports. Lumid Pau 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 Lumid Pau (LUB) 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 Lumid Pau Airport (LUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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