JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,210 km
10,072 miles
PUW
Pullman/Moscow
United States
Distance
16,210 km
10,072 mi / 8,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
316°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB PUW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport
IATA Code JNB PUW
ICAO Code FAOR KPUW
City Johannesburg Pullman/Moscow
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,567 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 46.740000, -117.110000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pullman/Moscow (PUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) in Pullman/Moscow, United States is 16,210 kilometers (10,072 miles / 8,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 02:49 in Johannesburg, it's 17:49 in Pullman/Moscow. With a 9-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 2,991 feet between the two airports. Pullman/Moscow Regional 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 Pullman/Moscow (PUW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). 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 Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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