JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,943 km
5,557 miles
PPU
Pa Pun
Myanmar
Distance
8,943 km
5,557 mi / 4,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
64°
east northeast

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JNB PPU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Hpapun Airport
IATA Code JNB PPU
ICAO Code FAOR VYPP
City Johannesburg Pa Pun
Country South Africa Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yangon
Elevation 5,558 ft 300 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 18.070000, 97.450000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pa Pun (PPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Hpapun Airport (PPU) in Pa Pun, Myanmar is 8,943 kilometers (5,557 miles / 4,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:49 in Johannesburg, it's 02:19 in Pa Pun. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,258 feet between the two airports. Hpapun 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 Pa Pun (PPU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). 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 Hpapun Airport (PPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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