JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,649 km
5,374 miles
QPG
Paya Lebar Air Base
Singapore
Distance
8,649 km
5,374 mi / 4,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB QPG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Paya Lebar Air Base
IATA Code JNB QPG
ICAO Code FAOR WSAP
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Singapore
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Singapore
Elevation 5,558 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 1.360000, 103.910000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Paya Lebar Air Base (QPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Paya Lebar Air Base (QPG) in Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore is 8,649 kilometers (5,374 miles / 4,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Singapore. 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 13:11 in Johannesburg, it's 19:11 in Paya Lebar Air Base. 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 5,493 feet between the two airports. Paya Lebar Air Base 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 Paya Lebar Air Base (QPG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 243° (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 Paya Lebar Air Base (QPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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