The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Green River Municipal Airport (RVR) in Green River, United States is 15,910 kilometers (9,886 miles / 8,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 09:30 in Johannesburg, it's 00:30 in Green River. 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 1,324 feet between the two airports. Green River Municipal 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 Green River (RVR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 82° (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 Green River Municipal Airport (RVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.