JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,947 km
6,181 miles
KRM
Karanambo
Guyana
Distance
9,947 km
6,181 mi / 5,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB KRM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Karanambo Airport
IATA Code JNB KRM
ICAO Code FAOR SYKR
City Johannesburg Karanambo
Country South Africa Guyana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guyana
Elevation 5,558 ft 300 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 3.750000, -59.310000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Karanambo (KRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Karanambo Airport (KRM) in Karanambo, Guyana is 9,947 kilometers (6,181 miles / 5,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:50 in Johannesburg, it's 06:50 in Karanambo. 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 5,258 feet between the two airports. Karanambo 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 Karanambo (KRM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 116° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Karanambo Airport (KRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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