Airport Comparison
| CJS | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Abraham Gonzalez International Airport | O. R. Tambo International Airport |
| IATA Code | CJS | JNB |
| ICAO Code | MMCS | FAOR |
| City | Ciudad Juarez | Johannesburg |
| Country | Mexico | South Africa |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 3,904 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.640000, -106.430000 | -26.130000, 28.240000 |
Ciudad Juarez (CJS) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS) in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 15,591 kilometers (9,688 miles / 8,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 94°.
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 Mexico 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 15:43 in Ciudad Juarez, it's 00:43 in Johannesburg. With a 9-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 1,654 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Abraham Gonzalez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Ciudad Juarez (CJS) follows a heading of 289° (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 Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.