JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,483 km
6,514 miles
POS
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
Distance
10,483 km
6,514 mi / 5,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB POS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Piarco International Airport
IATA Code JNB POS
ICAO Code FAOR TTPP
City Johannesburg Port of Spain
Country South Africa Trinidad and Tobago
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Port_of_Spain
Elevation 5,558 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 10.600000, -61.340000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Port of Spain (POS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Piarco International Airport (POS) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago is 10,483 kilometers (6,514 miles / 5,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Trinidad and Tobago. 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 13:10 in Johannesburg, it's 07:10 in Port of Spain. With a 6-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 5,500 feet between the two airports. Piarco International 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 Port of Spain (POS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 116° (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 Piarco International Airport (POS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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