The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) in North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom is 9,915 kilometers (6,161 miles / 5,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Kingdom. 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 10:35 in Johannesburg, it's 08:35 in North Ronaldsay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,518 feet between the two airports. North Ronaldsay 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 Ronaldsay (NRL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 153° (south 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 Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.