Distance From London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, LHR - JNB Distance

The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 5639 miles or 9075 kilometers or 4897 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 ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Johannesburg takes around 12 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 12 hours 57 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 - JNB

Kilometers		9075 km
Statute Miles		5639 miles
Nautical Miles		4897 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 57 minutes

London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - LHR to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LHR - JNB

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 1 Hours ahead of London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2026-04-14, 23:08:07 BST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-04-15, 00:08:07 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

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

Destination

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