JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,105 km
5,658 miles
SUB
Surabaya
Indonesia
Distance
9,105 km
5,658 mi / 4,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB SUB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Juanda International Airport
IATA Code JNB SUB
ICAO Code FAOR WARR
City Johannesburg Surabaya
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 5,558 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -7.380000, 112.790000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Surabaya (SUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Juanda International Airport (SUB) in Surabaya, Indonesia is 9,105 kilometers (5,658 miles / 4,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Indonesia. 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 12:00 in Johannesburg, it's 17:00 in Surabaya. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,549 feet between the two airports. Juanda 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 Surabaya (SUB) 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 Juanda International Airport (SUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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