The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,939 kilometers (6,797 miles / 5,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 Iceland with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:26 in Akureyri, it's 01:26 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,552 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Akureyri Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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