Airport Comparison
| JNB | SDQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Las Americas International Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | SDQ |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | MDSD |
| City | Johannesburg | Santo Domingo |
| Country | South Africa | Dominican Republic |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 59 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | 18.430000, -69.670000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Santo Domingo (SDQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is 11,660 kilometers (7,245 miles / 6,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.
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 Dominican Republic. 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 20:13 in Johannesburg, it's 14:13 in Santo Domingo. With a 6-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 5,499 feet between the two airports. Las Americas International 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 Santo Domingo (SDQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). 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 Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.