FIE
Fair Isle
United Kingdom
9,912 km
6,159 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,912 km
6,159 mi / 5,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
153°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

FIE JNB
Airport Name Fair Isle Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FIE JNB
ICAO Code EGEF FAOR
City Fair Isle Johannesburg
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 223 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 59.540000, -1.630000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Fair Isle (FIE) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fair Isle Airport (FIE) in Fair Isle, United Kingdom to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,912 kilometers (6,159 miles / 5,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 16:36 in Fair Isle, it's 17:36 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,335 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Fair Isle Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Fair Isle (FIE) follows a heading of 345° (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 Fair Isle Airport (FIE) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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