Flight time from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
JNB → LAX · O.R. Tambo International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
At 10,381 miles (16,706 km), Johannesburg to Los Angeles is beyond the nonstop range of most airliners and is usually flown with a stop. Nonstop on a widebody it would take about 18h 49m.
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
Beyond range
When will you arrive?
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Johannesburg. You cross 9 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
See your exact arrival time
Plan the trip
We may earn a commission if you book through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Common questions
- How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
- This route is beyond the nonstop range of most airliners and is usually flown with a stop. Nonstop on a widebody it would take about 18h 49m.
- How far is it?
- 10,381 miles, or 16,706 km (9,021 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Johannesburg.
Other routes