Airport Comparison
| FSI | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill) Airport | O. R. Tambo International Airport |
| IATA Code | FSI | JNB |
| ICAO Code | KFSI | FAOR |
| City | Fort Sill | Johannesburg |
| Country | United States | South Africa |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Coordinates | 34.650000, -98.400000 | -26.130000, 28.240000 |
Fort Sill (FSI) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill) Airport (FSI) in Fort Sill, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 14,869 kilometers (9,239 miles / 8,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 95°.
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 20:03 in Fort Sill, it's 04:03 in Johannesburg. With a 8-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 4,370 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Fort Sill (FSI) follows a heading of 294° (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 Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill) Airport (FSI) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.