JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,854 km
9,852 miles
SXP
Nunam Iqua
United States
Distance
15,854 km
9,852 mi / 8,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB SXP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Nunam Iqua Airport
IATA Code JNB SXP
ICAO Code FAOR KSXP
City Johannesburg Nunam Iqua
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nome
Elevation 5,558 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 62.520000, -164.850000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nunam Iqua (SXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP) in Nunam Iqua, United States is 15,854 kilometers (9,852 miles / 8,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 21:39 in Johannesburg, it's 10:39 in Nunam Iqua. 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 5,540 feet between the two airports. Nunam Iqua 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 Nunam Iqua (SXP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). 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 Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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