JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,026 km
7,473 miles
NCA
North Caicos Airport
TC
Distance
12,026 km
7,473 mi / 6,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB NCA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport North Caicos Airport
IATA Code JNB NCA
ICAO Code FAOR MBNC
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa TC
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 5,558 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 21.920000, -71.940000

Johannesburg (JNB) to North Caicos Airport (NCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to North Caicos Airport (NCA) in North Caicos Airport, TC is 12,026 kilometers (7,473 miles / 6,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 TC. 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 23:05 in Johannesburg, it's 16:05 in North Caicos Airport. With a 7-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 5,548 feet between the two airports. North Caicos 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 North Caicos Airport (NCA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 112° (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 North Caicos Airport (NCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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