South Africa
United KingdomJohannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR) shipping route.
9,529 km by air, about 12 h 42 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Johannesburg (JNB) and London (LHR)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Johannesburg (JNB)AirLondon (LHR)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 9,529 km (5,921 mi) |
| Straight line | 9,075 km |
| Flight time | 12 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR) shipping route by air
Johannesburg to London by air: flight distance 9,529 km, heading north from South Africa to the United Kingdom. The shortest line over the globe is 9,075 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 12 h 42 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
In the week we checked there were 2 flights between JNB and LHR, 0 of them on freighters, operated by British Airways.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Johannesburg to London saves money. The shipment crosses from South Africa into the United Kingdom, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Johannesburg (JNB) in this directory, London (LHR) is the 33rd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Johannesburg: Amsterdam (9,468 km), Bangkok (9,446 km) and Brussels (9,323 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR)?
9,529 km along the flight path (9,075 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR)?
About 12 h 42 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Luxembourg (LUX) to London (LHR)540 km
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.