BQU
Bequia
Saint Vincent
10,590 km
6,581 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,590 km
6,581 mi / 5,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/St_Vincent
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BQU JNB
Airport Name J F Mitchell Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BQU JNB
ICAO Code TVSB FAOR
City Bequia Johannesburg
Country Saint Vincent South Africa
Timezone America/St_Vincent Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 12.990000, -61.260000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Bequia (BQU) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J F Mitchell Airport (BQU) in Bequia, Saint Vincent to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,590 kilometers (6,581 miles / 5,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Saint Vincent 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 05:09 in Bequia, it's 11:09 in Johannesburg. With a 6-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 5,543 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than J F Mitchell Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bequia (BQU) follows a heading of 282° (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 J F Mitchell Airport (BQU) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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