JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,844 km
10,466 miles
PYS
Paradise
United States
Distance
16,844 km
10,466 mi / 9,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
306°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB PYS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Paradise Skypark Airport
IATA Code JNB PYS
ICAO Code FAOR CA92
City Johannesburg Paradise
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 39.710000, -121.620000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Paradise (PYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Paradise Skypark Airport (PYS) in Paradise, United States is 16,844 kilometers (10,466 miles / 9,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 13:22 in Johannesburg, it's 04:22 in Paradise. 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 4,258 feet between the two airports. Paradise Skypark 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 Paradise (PYS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 71° (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 Paradise Skypark Airport (PYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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