JIL
Jilin
China
12,613 km
7,837 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,613 km
7,837 mi / 6,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
256°
west southwest

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JIL JNB
Airport Name Jilin Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code JIL JNB
ICAO Code ZYJL FAOR
City Jilin Johannesburg
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 0 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 44.000000, 126.400000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Jilin (JIL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jilin Airport (JIL) in Jilin, China to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,613 kilometers (7,837 miles / 6,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 China 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 13:19 in Jilin, it's 07:19 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 5,558 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Jilin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Jilin (JIL) follows a heading of 51° (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 Jilin Airport (JIL) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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