JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,656 km
9,728 miles
LWT
Lewistown
United States
Distance
15,656 km
9,728 mi / 8,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LWT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lewistown Municipal Airport
IATA Code JNB LWT
ICAO Code FAOR KLWT
City Johannesburg Lewistown
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,170 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 47.050000, -109.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lewistown (LWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT) in Lewistown, United States is 15,656 kilometers (9,728 miles / 8,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 02:53 in Johannesburg, it's 17:53 in Lewistown. 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 1,388 feet between the two airports. Lewistown Municipal 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 Lewistown (LWT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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