Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 10,381
miles
16,706
kilometers
9,021
nautical miles

🕐 20h 16m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (293°)
Direction
🌍 -10h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
10,381 16,610
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
10,381 16,610
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
10,381 15,572
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
10,381 15,572
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
10,381 20,762
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
10,381 15,572
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Johannesburg and Los Angeles follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The JNB to LAX route connects Johannesburg, South Africa with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 10,381 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 293° from Johannesburg. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from OR Tambo International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 10,381 miles (16,706 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JNB to LAX typically take around 20h 16m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 10,381 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.