JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,826 km
1,135 miles
UAL
Luau
Angola
Distance
1,826 km
1,135 mi / 986 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB UAL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Luau Airport
IATA Code JNB UAL
ICAO Code FAOR FNUA
City Johannesburg Luau
Country South Africa Angola
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,609 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -10.720000, 22.230000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Luau (UAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Luau Airport (UAL) in Luau, Angola is 1,826 kilometers (1,135 miles / 986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:01 in Johannesburg, it's 03:01 in Luau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,949 feet between the two airports. Luau 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 Luau (UAL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). 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 Luau Airport (UAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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