How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

At 9,021 nautical miles, Los Angeles to Johannesburg is beyond the typical nonstop range of most airliners, so it is usually flown with a stop. Flown nonstop on a widebody it would take about 18h 31m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

It is 10,381 miles (16,706 km, or 9,021 nautical miles) in a straight line.

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Flight time from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

LAX → JNB · Los Angeles International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport

At 10,381 miles (16,706 km), Los Angeles to Johannesburg is beyond the nonstop range of most airliners and is usually flown with a stop. Nonstop on a widebody it would take about 18h 31m.

10,381

miles

16,706

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+9h

time change

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Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ

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NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320

Beyond range

WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777

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When will you arrive?

Johannesburg is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. You cross 9 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.

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How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?: 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 31m.
How far is it?: 10,381 miles, or 16,706 km (9,021 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?: Johannesburg is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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