FDF
Fort-de-France
MQ
10,642 km
6,613 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,642 km
6,613 mi / 5,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Martinique
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FDF JNB
Airport Name Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FDF JNB
ICAO Code TFFF FAOR
City Fort-de-France Johannesburg
Country MQ South Africa
Timezone America/Martinique Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 16 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 14.590000, -61.000000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Fort-de-France (FDF) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF) in Fort-de-France, MQ to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,642 kilometers (6,613 miles / 5,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 MQ 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 04:56 in Fort-de-France, it's 10:56 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 5,542 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Fort-de-France (FDF) follows a heading of 283° (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 Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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