JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,054 km
6,247 miles
KAJ
Kajaani
Finland
Distance
10,054 km
6,247 mi / 5,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB KAJ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kajaani Airport
IATA Code JNB KAJ
ICAO Code FAOR EFKI
City Johannesburg Kajaani
Country South Africa Finland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5,558 ft 483 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 64.290000, 27.690000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kajaani (KAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kajaani Airport (KAJ) in Kajaani, Finland is 10,054 kilometers (6,247 miles / 5,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:41 in Johannesburg, it's 09:41 in Kajaani.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,075 feet between the two airports. Kajaani Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kajaani (KAJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 180° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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