Distance From London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg Airport

The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg Airport () is 5337 miles or 8588 kilometers or 4634 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 London ( United Kingdom ) to Johannesburg ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Johannesburg takes around 12 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom to Johannesburg Airport, Johannesburg, United States is 12 hours 16 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 • LHR -

Kilometers		8588 km
Statute Miles		5337 miles
Nautical Miles		4634 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 16 minutes

London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg Airport Flight Route Map - LHR to Flight Path

Location of London Heathrow Airport & Johannesburg Airport is given below.
Click the map to view London to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between London, United Kingdom and Johannesburg, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Johannesburg, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LHR -

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Johannesburg (United States) is 7 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 7 Hours behind London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2026-03-25, 20:23:16 GMT
Johannesburg (United States)	2026-03-25, 13:23:16 PDT

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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom

Destination

Johannesburg Airport ( / ) Johannesburg, United States