Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,639
miles
9,075
kilometers
4,900
nautical miles

🕐 11h 14m
Flight Time
🧭 N (342°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,639 9,022
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,639 9,022
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,639 8,459
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,639 8,459
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,639 11,278
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,639 8,459
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 London 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 LHR route connects Johannesburg, South Africa with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 5,639 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 342° from Johannesburg. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

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

🛬 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from OR Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 5,639 miles (9,075 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JNB to LHR typically take around 11h 14m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,639 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.