APV
Apple Valley
United States
16,587 km
10,307 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
16,587 km
10,307 mi / 8,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
84°
east

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APV JNB
Airport Name Apple Valley Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code APV JNB
ICAO Code KAPV FAOR
City Apple Valley Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,062 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 34.600000, -117.200000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Apple Valley (APV) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apple Valley Airport (APV) in Apple Valley, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 16,587 kilometers (10,307 miles / 8,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 21:50 in Apple Valley, it's 07:50 in Johannesburg. With a 10-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 2,497 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Apple Valley Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Apple Valley (APV) follows a heading of 294° (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 Apple Valley Airport (APV) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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