JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,341 km
6,426 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
10,341 km
6,426 mi / 5,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
86°
east

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Airport Comparison

JNB SXS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code JNB SXS
ICAO Code FAOR WBKH
City Johannesburg Sahabat
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuching
Elevation 5,558 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 5.090000, 119.090000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 10,341 kilometers (6,426 miles / 5,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Malaysia. 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 21:06 in Johannesburg, it's 03:06 in Sahabat. 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 5,518 feet between the two airports. Sahabat [Sahabat 16] 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 Sahabat (SXS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 244° (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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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