JER
Saint Helier
JE
8,905 km
5,533 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,905 km
5,533 mi / 4,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Jersey
Heading
152°
south southeast

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JER JNB
Airport Name Jersey Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code JER JNB
ICAO Code EGJJ FAOR
City Saint Helier Johannesburg
Country JE South Africa
Timezone Europe/Jersey Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 277 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 49.210000, -2.200000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Saint Helier (JER) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jersey Airport (JER) in Saint Helier, JE to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,905 kilometers (5,533 miles / 4,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting JE with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:37 in Saint Helier, it's 10:37 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,281 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Jersey Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Saint Helier (JER) follows a heading of 340° (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 Jersey Airport (JER) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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