JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,970 km
6,195 miles
SCW
Syktyvkar
Russia
Distance
9,970 km
6,195 mi / 5,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB SCW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Syktyvkar Airport
IATA Code JNB SCW
ICAO Code FAOR UUYY
City Johannesburg Syktyvkar
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Moscow
Elevation 5,558 ft 342 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 61.650000, 50.850000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Syktyvkar (SCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Syktyvkar Airport (SCW) in Syktyvkar, Russia is 9,970 kilometers (6,195 miles / 5,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:16 in Johannesburg, it's 08:16 in Syktyvkar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,216 feet between the two airports. Syktyvkar 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 Syktyvkar (SCW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 200° (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 Syktyvkar Airport (SCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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