Flight time from London to Johannesburg
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes about 11 h 25 min. Flying back from Johannesburg to London takes about 11 h 35 min. The two airports are 5,639 miles (9,074 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| LHR → JNB | 11h 25m | London → 10:25 PM |
| JNB → LHR | 11h 35m | Johannesburg → 6:35 PM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of London right now. See the time now in London and Johannesburg, or compare them in the time zone converter.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from London to Johannesburg?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes about 11 h 25 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 11 h 35 min.
How far is Johannesburg from London?
5,639 miles (9,074 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between LHR and JNB airports.
What is the time difference between London and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of London right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave London at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Johannesburg?
Leaving London at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Johannesburg at about 10:25 PM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.