JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,586 km
9,063 miles
RRT
Warroad
United States
Distance
14,586 km
9,063 mi / 7,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB RRT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Warroad International Memorial Airport
IATA Code JNB RRT
ICAO Code FAOR KRRT
City Johannesburg Warroad
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,076 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 48.940000, -95.350000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Warroad (RRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Warroad International Memorial Airport (RRT) in Warroad, United States is 14,586 kilometers (9,063 miles / 7,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 20:58 in Johannesburg, it's 12:58 in Warroad. 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 4,483 feet between the two airports. Warroad International Memorial 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 Warroad (RRT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Warroad International Memorial Airport (RRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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