ERR
Errol
United States
12,729 km
7,910 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,729 km
7,910 mi / 6,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ERR JNB
Airport Name Errol Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ERR JNB
ICAO Code KERR FAOR
City Errol Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,248 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 44.790000, -71.160000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Errol (ERR) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Errol Airport (ERR) in Errol, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,729 kilometers (7,910 miles / 6,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 12:45 in Errol, it's 19:45 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 4,310 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Errol Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Errol (ERR) follows a heading of 310° (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 Errol Airport (ERR) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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