JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,811 km
7,960 miles
NER
Chulman
Russia
Distance
12,811 km
7,960 mi / 6,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB NER
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Chulman Neryungri Airport
IATA Code JNB NER
ICAO Code FAOR UELL
City Johannesburg Chulman
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,812 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 56.910000, 124.910000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Chulman (NER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Chulman Neryungri Airport (NER) in Chulman, Russia is 12,811 kilometers (7,960 miles / 6,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:57 in Johannesburg, it's 22:57 in Chulman. 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 2,746 feet between the two airports. Chulman Neryungri 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 Chulman (NER) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Chulman Neryungri Airport (NER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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