Johannesburg (JNB) to New York (LGA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,980
miles
12,843
kilometers
6,934
nautical miles

🕐 15h 42m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (305°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,980 12,768
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,980 12,768
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,980 11,970
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,980 11,970
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,980 15,960
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,980 11,970
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 New York 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 LGA route connects Johannesburg, South Africa with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,980 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 305° from Johannesburg. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

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

🛬 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from OR Tambo International Airport to La Guardia Airport is 7,980 miles (12,843 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JNB to LGA typically take around 15h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,980 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.