The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) in Moscow, Russia is 9,170 kilometers (5,698 miles / 4,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 12:46 in Johannesburg, it's 13:46 in Moscow.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,936 feet between the two airports. Sheremetyevo 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 Moscow (SVO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.