Distance From Ruoqiang Loulan Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, RQA - JNB Distance

The distance from Ruoqiang Loulan Airport (RQA) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 5924 miles or 9533 kilometers or 5144 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 Ruoqiang Town ( China ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ruoqiang Town and Johannesburg takes around 13 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ruoqiang Loulan Airport, Ruoqiang Town, China to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 13 hours 37 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 • RQA - JNB

Kilometers		9533 km
Statute Miles		5924 miles
Nautical Miles		5144 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 37 minutes

Ruoqiang Loulan Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - RQA to JNB Flight Path

Location of Ruoqiang Loulan Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Ruoqiang Town, China and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RQA - JNB

Time difference between Ruoqiang Town (China) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 4 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 4 Hours behind Ruoqiang Town.

Location	Local Time
Ruoqiang Town (China)	2026-10-28, 16:32:24 +06
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-10-28, 12:32:24 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

Ruoqiang Loulan Airport (RQA / ZWRQ) Ruoqiang Town, China

Destination

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