Distance From Bowles Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Bowles Airport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 10480 miles or 16866 kilometers or 9101 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Live Oak ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Live Oak and Johannesburg takes around 24 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bowles Airport, Live Oak, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 24 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - JNB

Kilometers		16866 km
Statute Miles		10480 miles
Nautical Miles		9101 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 5 minutes

Bowles Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

Location of Bowles Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Live Oak to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Live Oak, United States and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between Live Oak (United States) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 10 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 10 Hours ahead of Live Oak.

Location	Local Time
Live Oak (United States)	2025-12-13, 14:56:30 PST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 00:56:30 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bowles Airport ( / 18CL) Live Oak, United States

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa