JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,513 km
10,260 miles
KYK
Karluk
United States
Distance
16,513 km
10,260 mi / 8,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

JNB KYK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Karluk Airport
IATA Code JNB KYK
ICAO Code FAOR PAKY
City Johannesburg Karluk
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 142 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 57.570000, -154.450000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Karluk (KYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Karluk Airport (KYK) in Karluk, United States is 16,513 kilometers (10,260 miles / 8,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 00:47 in Johannesburg, it's 14:47 in Karluk. 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 5,416 feet between the two airports. Karluk 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 Karluk (KYK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Karluk Airport (KYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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