JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,723 km
9,148 miles
PMB
Pembina
United States
Distance
14,723 km
9,148 mi / 7,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB PMB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pembina Municipal Airport
IATA Code JNB PMB
ICAO Code FAOR KPMB
City Johannesburg Pembina
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 796 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 48.940000, -97.240000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pembina (PMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pembina Municipal Airport (PMB) in Pembina, United States is 14,723 kilometers (9,148 miles / 7,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 08:56 in Johannesburg, it's 00:56 in Pembina. With a 8-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 4,762 feet between the two airports. Pembina Municipal 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 Pembina (PMB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Pembina Municipal Airport (PMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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