FTY
Atlanta
United States
13,592 km
8,446 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
13,592 km
8,446 mi / 7,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FTY JNB
Airport Name Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FTY JNB
ICAO Code KFTY FAOR
City Atlanta Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 841 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 33.800000, -84.500000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Atlanta (FTY) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY) in Atlanta, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,592 kilometers (8,446 miles / 7,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 03:23 in Atlanta, it's 10:23 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 4,717 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (FTY) follows a heading of 295° (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 Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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