JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,780 km
3,591 miles
LXR
Luxor
Egypt
Distance
5,780 km
3,591 mi / 3,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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JNB LXR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Luxor International Airport
IATA Code JNB LXR
ICAO Code FAOR HELX
City Johannesburg Luxor
Country South Africa Egypt
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5,558 ft 294 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 25.670000, 32.710000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Luxor (LXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt is 5,780 kilometers (3,591 miles / 3,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Egypt. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:38 in Johannesburg, it's 04:38 in Luxor.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,264 feet between the two airports. Luxor International 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 Luxor (LXR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 185° (south). 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 Luxor International Airport (LXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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