The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) in Key West, United States is 13,063 kilometers (8,117 miles / 7,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 09:25 in Johannesburg, it's 02:25 in Key West. 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 5,552 feet between the two airports. Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) 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 Key West (NQX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 108° (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 Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.