HSZ
Hsinchu City
Taiwan
11,442 km
7,110 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,442 km
7,110 mi / 6,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
247°
west southwest

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HSZ JNB
Airport Name Hsinchu Air Base O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HSZ JNB
ICAO Code RCPO FAOR
City Hsinchu City Johannesburg
Country Taiwan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Taipei Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 26 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 24.820000, 120.940000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Hsinchu City (HSZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) in Hsinchu City, Taiwan to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,442 kilometers (7,110 miles / 6,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:41 in Hsinchu City, it's 04:41 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 5,532 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Hsinchu Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Hsinchu City (HSZ) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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