JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,575 km
9,678 miles
SVS
Stevens Village
United States
Distance
15,575 km
9,678 mi / 8,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB SVS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Stevens Village Airport
IATA Code JNB SVS
ICAO Code FAOR PFSV
City Johannesburg Stevens Village
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 328 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 66.020000, -149.050000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Stevens Village (SVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Stevens Village Airport (SVS) in Stevens Village, United States is 15,575 kilometers (9,678 miles / 8,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 United States. 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 00:25 in Johannesburg, it's 13:25 in Stevens Village. With a 11-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 5,230 feet between the two airports. Stevens Village 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 Stevens Village (SVS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Stevens Village Airport (SVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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