JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,214 km
9,453 miles
PHO
Point Hope
United States
Distance
15,214 km
9,453 mi / 8,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB PHO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Point Hope Airport
IATA Code JNB PHO
ICAO Code FAOR PAPO
City Johannesburg Point Hope
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nome
Elevation 5,558 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 68.350000, -166.800000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Point Hope (PHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Point Hope Airport (PHO) in Point Hope, United States is 15,214 kilometers (9,453 miles / 8,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 21:53 in Johannesburg, it's 10:53 in Point Hope. 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 5,537 feet between the two airports. Point Hope 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 Point Hope (PHO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). 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 Point Hope Airport (PHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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