AGC
Pittsburgh
United States
13,332 km
8,284 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
13,332 km
8,284 mi / 7,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

AGC JNB
Airport Name Allegheny County Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code AGC JNB
ICAO Code KAGC FAOR
City Pittsburgh Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,252 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 40.350000, -79.930000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Pittsburgh (AGC) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Allegheny County Airport (AGC) in Pittsburgh, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,332 kilometers (8,284 miles / 7,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:52 in Pittsburgh, it's 00:52 in Johannesburg. With a 7-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 4,307 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Allegheny County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Pittsburgh (AGC) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Allegheny County Airport (AGC) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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