Distance From La Guardia Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, LGA - JNB Distance

The distance from La Guardia Airport (LGA) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 7980 miles or 12842 kilometers or 6930 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 New York ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Johannesburg takes around 18 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Guardia Airport, New York, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 18 hours 20 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 • LGA - JNB

Kilometers		12842 km
Statute Miles		7980 miles
Nautical Miles		6930 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 20 minutes

La Guardia Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - LGA to JNB Flight Path

Location of La Guardia Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New York to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LGA - JNB

Time difference between New York (United States) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 6 Hours ahead of New York.

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2026-03-19, 09:07:30 EDT
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-03-19, 15:07:30 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

La Guardia Airport (LGA / KLGA) New York, United States

Destination

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