Distance from London to Pretoria: ~5,750 Miles

London (UK) to Pretoria (South Africa) Distance

Straight-line (great circle) distance: 5,750 miles (9,250 km)

Flight Reality

• No direct flights currently operate (as of 2024).
• Connecting time: 13–16 hours total (typical stops: Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Amsterdam, Paris, Istanbul).
• Time difference: Pretoria is UTC+2; London is UTC+0 (UTC+1 in BST). Pretoria is 1–2 hours ahead.

Geographic Context

Pretoria lies inland in Gauteng province, ~45 km north of Johannesburg. OR Tambo International (JNB) is the gateway airport. The route crosses Europe, the Mediterranean, the Sahara/Sahel, and into Southern Africa.