Distance From Lisala Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, LIQ - JNB Distance

The distance from Lisala Airport (LIQ) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 2008 miles or 3231 kilometers or 1744 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 Lisala ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lisala and Johannesburg takes around 4 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lisala Airport, Lisala, Democratic Republic of the Congo to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 4 hours 36 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 • LIQ - JNB

Kilometers		3231 km
Statute Miles		2008 miles
Nautical Miles		1744 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 36 minutes

Lisala Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - LIQ to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lisala, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIQ - JNB

Time difference between Lisala (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 1 Hours ahead of Lisala.

Location	Local Time
Lisala (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-04-29, 19:29:11 WAT
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-04-29, 20:29:11 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

Lisala Airport (LIQ / FZGA) Lisala, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

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