JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,099 km
7,518 miles
RAG
Raglan Airfield
New Zealand
Distance
12,099 km
7,518 mi / 6,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB RAG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Raglan Airfield
IATA Code JNB RAG
ICAO Code FAOR NZRA
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,558 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -37.800000, 174.860000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Raglan Airfield (RAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Raglan Airfield (RAG) in Raglan Airfield, New Zealand is 12,099 kilometers (7,518 miles / 6,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:48 in Johannesburg, it's 19:48 in Raglan Airfield. With a 11-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 5,548 feet between the two airports. Raglan Airfield 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 Raglan Airfield (RAG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 Raglan Airfield (RAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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