JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,593 km
6,582 miles
SVD
Kingstown
Saint Vincent
Distance
10,593 km
6,582 mi / 5,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SVD
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport E. T. Joshua Airport
IATA Code JNB SVD
ICAO Code FAOR TVSV
City Johannesburg Kingstown
Country South Africa Saint Vincent
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/St_Vincent
Elevation 5,558 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 13.140000, -61.210000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kingstown (SVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to E. T. Joshua Airport (SVD) in Kingstown, Saint Vincent is 10,593 kilometers (6,582 miles / 5,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Saint Vincent. 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 02:53 in Johannesburg, it's 20:53 in Kingstown. 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 5,492 feet between the two airports. E. T. Joshua 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 Kingstown (SVD) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 116° (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 E. T. Joshua Airport (SVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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