ATL
Atlanta
United States
13,193 km
8,198 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
13,193 km
8,198 mi / 7,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ATL ROD
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code ATL ROD
ICAO Code KATL FARS
City Atlanta Robertson
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,026 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Atlanta (ATL) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 13,193 kilometers (8,198 miles / 7,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 18:08 in Atlanta, it's 01:08 in Robertson. 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.

The return flight from Robertson (ROD) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 293° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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