The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 16,739 kilometers (10,401 miles / 9,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 11:25 in Johannesburg, it's 01:25 in South Lake Tahoe. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 74° (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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.