JNB to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 9,075 km (5,639 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 50m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to JNB).
How far is it from Johannesburg to London?
The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 9,075 km (5,639 mi, 4,900 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from JNB to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly north of JNB.
How is the JNB to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written JNB-LHR in IATA codes and FAOR-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| JNB | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | FAOR | EGLL |
| Country | South Africa | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #91 | #4 |
FAOR starts with F, the ICAO prefix for southern Africa; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 5,475 ft (1,669 m) lower than JNB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JNB to LHR
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| SA | South African Airways | SAA | Springbok | Active |
| UN | Transaero Airlines | TSO | Transoviet | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| VS | Virgin Atlantic Airways | VIR | Virgin | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Johannesburg from London?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 9,075 km (5,639 mi, 4,900 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JNB to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between JNB and LHR takes about 11h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from JNB?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly north of O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Which airlines fly JNB to LHR?
5 airlines appear on the JNB-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways, South African Airways, Transaero Airlines.
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