CNI
Changhai
China
12,167 km
7,560 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,167 km
7,560 mi / 6,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
252°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CNI JNB
Airport Name Changhai Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CNI JNB
ICAO Code ZYCH FAOR
City Changhai Johannesburg
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 80 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, 122.670000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Changhai (CNI) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changhai Airport (CNI) in Changhai, China to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,167 kilometers (7,560 miles / 6,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 China 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 19:56 in Changhai, it's 13:56 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 5,478 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Changhai Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Changhai (CNI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Changhai Airport (CNI) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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