JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,534 km
9,652 miles
KTS
Brevig Mission
United States
Distance
15,534 km
9,652 mi / 8,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB KTS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Brevig Mission Airport
IATA Code JNB KTS
ICAO Code FAOR PFKT
City Johannesburg Brevig Mission
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 38 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 65.330000, -166.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Brevig Mission (KTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Brevig Mission Airport (KTS) in Brevig Mission, United States is 15,534 kilometers (9,652 miles / 8,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:11 in Johannesburg, it's 01:11 in Brevig Mission. With a 11-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 5,520 feet between the two airports. Brevig Mission 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 Brevig Mission (KTS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 339° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Brevig Mission Airport (KTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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