JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,731 km
8,532 miles
TOH
Loh/Linua
Vanuatu
Distance
13,731 km
8,532 mi / 7,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB TOH
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Torres Airstrip
IATA Code JNB TOH
ICAO Code FAOR NVSD
City Johannesburg Loh/Linua
Country South Africa Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -13.330000, 166.640000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Loh/Linua (TOH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Torres Airstrip (TOH) in Loh/Linua, Vanuatu is 13,731 kilometers (8,532 miles / 7,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 14:11 in Johannesburg, it's 23:11 in Loh/Linua. 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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Torres Airstrip 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 Loh/Linua (TOH) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 226° (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 Torres Airstrip (TOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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