The flight distance from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) in Samarinda-Borneo Island, Indonesia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,890 kilometers (6,145 miles / 5,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:14 in Samarinda-Borneo Island, it's 11:14 in Johannesburg. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,485 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Samarinda-Borneo Island (AAP) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.