Distance From Lijiang Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Lijiang Airport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 6006 miles or 9665 kilometers or 5215 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 Yuanjiang ( China ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yuanjiang and Johannesburg takes around 13 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lijiang Airport, Yuanjiang, China to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 13 hours 48 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		9665 km
Statute Miles		6006 miles
Nautical Miles		5215 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 48 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Yuanjiang, China and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Yuanjiang, China and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between Yuanjiang (China) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 6 Hours behind Yuanjiang.

Location	Local Time
Yuanjiang (China)	2026-03-18, 18:06:00 CST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-03-18, 12:06:00 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

Lijiang Airport ( / ) Yuanjiang, China

Destination

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