IRA
Kirakira
Solomon Islands
13,564 km
8,428 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
13,564 km
8,428 mi / 7,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
230°
southwest

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IRA JNB
Airport Name Ngorangora Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IRA JNB
ICAO Code AGGK FAOR
City Kirakira Johannesburg
Country Solomon Islands South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 0 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -10.450000, 161.900000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Kirakira (IRA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ngorangora Airport (IRA) in Kirakira, Solomon Islands to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,564 kilometers (8,428 miles / 7,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:57 in Kirakira, it's 07:57 in Johannesburg. With a 9-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 5,558 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Ngorangora Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kirakira (IRA) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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