JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,486 km
9,622 miles
LVS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
15,486 km
9,622 mi / 8,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LVS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Las Vegas Municipal Airport
IATA Code JNB LVS
ICAO Code FAOR KLVS
City Johannesburg Las Vegas
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 5,558 ft 6,877 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 35.650000, -105.140000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Las Vegas (LVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States is 15,486 kilometers (9,622 miles / 8,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 United States. 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 22:29 in Johannesburg, it's 13:29 in Las Vegas. With a 9-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 1,319 feet between the two airports. Las Vegas Municipal Airport sits higher than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LVS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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