JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,264 km
8,863 miles
KXF
Koro Island
Fiji
Distance
14,264 km
8,863 mi / 7,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KXF
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Koro Island Airport
IATA Code JNB KXF
ICAO Code FAOR NFNO
City Johannesburg Koro Island
Country South Africa Fiji
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5,558 ft 358 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -17.350000, 179.420000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Koro Island (KXF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Koro Island Airport (KXF) in Koro Island, Fiji is 14,264 kilometers (8,863 miles / 7,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:30 in Johannesburg, it's 14:30 in Koro Island. With a 10-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 5,200 feet between the two airports. Koro Island 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 Koro Island (KXF) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 213° (south southwest). 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 Koro Island Airport (KXF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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