JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,041 km
7,482 miles
PIC
Pine Cay
TC
Distance
12,041 km
7,482 mi / 6,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB PIC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pine Cay Airport
IATA Code JNB PIC
ICAO Code FAOR MBPI
City Johannesburg Pine Cay
Country South Africa TC
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 5,558 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 21.900000, -72.100000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pine Cay (PIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pine Cay Airport (PIC) in Pine Cay, TC is 12,041 kilometers (7,482 miles / 6,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 TC. 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 04:08 in Johannesburg, it's 21:08 in Pine Cay. 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 5,555 feet between the two airports. Pine Cay 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 Pine Cay (PIC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 112° (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 Pine Cay Airport (PIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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