IGA
Matthew Town
Bahamas
12,155 km
7,553 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,155 km
7,553 mi / 6,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Nassau
Heading
111°
east southeast

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IGA JNB
Airport Name Inagua Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IGA JNB
ICAO Code MYIG FAOR
City Matthew Town Johannesburg
Country Bahamas South Africa
Timezone America/Nassau Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 8 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 20.980000, -73.670000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Matthew Town (IGA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Inagua Airport (IGA) in Matthew Town, Bahamas to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,155 kilometers (7,553 miles / 6,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Bahamas 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 16:14 in Matthew Town, it's 23:14 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 5,550 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Inagua Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Matthew Town (IGA) follows a heading of 285° (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 Inagua Airport (IGA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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