ESH
Brighton
United Kingdom
9,006 km
5,596 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,006 km
5,596 mi / 4,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
154°
south southeast

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ESH JNB
Airport Name Shoreham Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ESH JNB
ICAO Code EGKA FAOR
City Brighton Johannesburg
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 50.840000, -0.300000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Brighton (ESH) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shoreham Airport (ESH) in Brighton, United Kingdom to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,006 kilometers (5,596 miles / 4,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 Kingdom with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:17 in Brighton, it's 06:17 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,551 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Shoreham Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Brighton (ESH) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Shoreham Airport (ESH) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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