BLD
Boulder City
United States
16,358 km
10,165 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
16,358 km
10,165 mi / 8,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

BLD JNB
Airport Name Boulder City Municipal Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BLD JNB
ICAO Code KBVU FAOR
City Boulder City Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,203 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -114.860000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Boulder City (BLD) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) in Boulder City, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 16,358 kilometers (10,165 miles / 8,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 14:02 in Boulder City, it's 00:02 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 3,355 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Boulder City Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Boulder City (BLD) follows a heading of 296° (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 Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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