CHN
Jeon Ju
South Korea
12,425 km
7,721 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,425 km
7,721 mi / 6,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
253°
west southwest

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CHN JNB
Airport Name Jeon Ju Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CHN JNB
ICAO Code RKJU FAOR
City Jeon Ju Johannesburg
Country South Korea South Africa
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 96 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, 127.120000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Jeon Ju (CHN) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeon Ju Airport (CHN) in Jeon Ju, South Korea to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,425 kilometers (7,721 miles / 6,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 South Korea with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:58 in Jeon Ju, it's 20:58 in Johannesburg. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,462 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Jeon Ju Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Jeon Ju (CHN) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jeon Ju Airport (CHN) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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