ALE
Alpine
United States
15,317 km
9,517 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
15,317 km
9,517 mi / 8,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

ALE JNB
Airport Name Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ALE JNB
ICAO Code KE38 FAOR
City Alpine Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,514 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 30.380000, -103.680000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Alpine (ALE) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 15,317 kilometers (9,517 miles / 8,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 04:06 in Alpine, it's 12:06 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 1,044 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Alpine (ALE) follows a heading of 287° (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 Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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