The flight distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,304 kilometers (7,645 miles / 6,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Greenland 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 03:22 in Ilulissat, it's 07:22 in Johannesburg. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,463 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Ilulissat Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Ilulissat (JAV) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.