CNK
Concordia
United States
14,826 km
9,213 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
14,826 km
9,213 mi / 8,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

CNK JNB
Airport Name Blosser Municipal Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CNK JNB
ICAO Code KCNK FAOR
City Concordia Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,488 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 39.550000, -97.650000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Concordia (CNK) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blosser Municipal Airport (CNK) in Concordia, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 14,826 kilometers (9,213 miles / 8,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 01:18 in Concordia, it's 09:18 in Johannesburg. With a 8-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 4,070 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Blosser Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Concordia (CNK) follows a heading of 301° (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 Blosser Municipal Airport (CNK) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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