JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,341 km
10,154 miles
PCA
Portage Creek
United States
Distance
16,341 km
10,154 mi / 8,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB PCA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Portage Creek Airport
IATA Code JNB PCA
ICAO Code FAOR PAOC
City Johannesburg Portage Creek
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 58.910000, -157.710000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Portage Creek (PCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Portage Creek Airport (PCA) in Portage Creek, United States is 16,341 kilometers (10,154 miles / 8,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 16:11 in Johannesburg, it's 05:11 in Portage Creek. With a 11-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 5,429 feet between the two airports. Portage Creek 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 Portage Creek (PCA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 350° (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 Portage Creek Airport (PCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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