CXY
Cat Cay
Bahamas
12,867 km
7,995 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,867 km
7,995 mi / 6,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Nassau
Heading
108°
east southeast

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CXY JNB
Airport Name Cat Cay Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CXY JNB
ICAO Code MYCC FAOR
City Cat Cay Johannesburg
Country Bahamas South Africa
Timezone America/Nassau Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 0 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 25.600000, -79.270000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Cat Cay (CXY) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cat Cay Airport (CXY) in Cat Cay, Bahamas to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,867 kilometers (7,995 miles / 6,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Bahamas 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 17:26 in Cat Cay, it's 23:26 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 5,558 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Cat Cay Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cat Cay (CXY) follows a heading of 287° (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 Cat Cay Airport (CXY) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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