AIA
Alliance
United States
15,246 km
9,474 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
15,246 km
9,474 mi / 8,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
84°
east

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Airport Comparison

AIA JNB
Airport Name Alliance Municipal Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code AIA JNB
ICAO Code KAIA FAOR
City Alliance Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,931 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 42.050000, -102.800000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Alliance (AIA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) in Alliance, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 15,246 kilometers (9,474 miles / 8,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 16:44 in Alliance, it's 00:44 in Johannesburg. With a 8-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 1,627 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Alliance Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Alliance (AIA) follows a heading of 305° (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 Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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