JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,709 km
7,276 miles
LUU
Laura Airport
Australia
Distance
11,709 km
7,276 mi / 6,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB LUU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Laura Airport
IATA Code JNB LUU
ICAO Code FAOR YLRA
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -15.550000, 144.450000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Laura Airport (LUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Laura Airport (LUU) in Laura Airport, Australia is 11,709 kilometers (7,276 miles / 6,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:26 in Johannesburg, it's 23:26 in Laura Airport. With a 8-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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Laura 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 Laura Airport (LUU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). 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 Laura Airport (LUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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