The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Rumginae Airport (RMN) in Rumginae Airport, Papua New Guinea is 11,976 kilometers (7,442 miles / 6,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 07:30 in Johannesburg, it's 15:30 in Rumginae Airport. With a 8-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 5,398 feet between the two airports. Rumginae 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 Rumginae Airport (RMN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 240° (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 Rumginae Airport (RMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.