JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,492 km
9,626 miles
PVS
Chukotka
Russia
Distance
15,492 km
9,626 mi / 8,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB PVS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Provideniya Bay Airport
IATA Code JNB PVS
ICAO Code FAOR UHMD
City Johannesburg Chukotka
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Anadyr
Elevation 5,558 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 64.380000, -173.240000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Chukotka (PVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Provideniya Bay Airport (PVS) in Chukotka, Russia is 15,492 kilometers (9,626 miles / 8,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:45 in Johannesburg, it's 12:45 in Chukotka. With a 10-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 5,486 feet between the two airports. Provideniya Bay 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 Chukotka (PVS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). 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 Provideniya Bay Airport (PVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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