Distance From Thorp Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Thorp Airport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 9431 miles or 15178 kilometers or 8190 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 Lamesa ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lamesa and Johannesburg takes around 21 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thorp Airport, Lamesa, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 21 hours 40 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		15178 km
Statute Miles		9431 miles
Nautical Miles		8190 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 40 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lamesa, United States and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between Lamesa (United States) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 9 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 9 Hours ahead of Lamesa.

Location	Local Time
Lamesa (United States)	2026-11-01, 05:02:01 MST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-11-01, 14:02:01 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

Thorp Airport ( / ) Lamesa, United States

Destination

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