JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,923 km
6,787 miles
SFS
Olongapo City
Philippines
Distance
10,923 km
6,787 mi / 5,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB SFS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Subic Bay International Airport
IATA Code JNB SFS
ICAO Code FAOR RPLB
City Johannesburg Olongapo City
Country South Africa Philippines
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Manila
Elevation 5,558 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 14.790000, 120.270000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Olongapo City (SFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Subic Bay International Airport (SFS) in Olongapo City, Philippines is 10,923 kilometers (6,787 miles / 5,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. 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 15:30 in Olongapo City. 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 5,494 feet between the two airports. Subic Bay 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 Olongapo City (SFS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 245° (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 Subic Bay International Airport (SFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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