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

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

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

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom 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 • JNB - LHR

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - LHR

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and London (United Kingdom) is 2 Hours.
London time is 2 Hours behind Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-01-15, 19:13:53 SAST
London (United Kingdom)	2025-01-15, 17:13:53 GMT

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

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

Destination

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