JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,778 km
6,076 miles
TBB
Tuy Hoa
Vietnam
Distance
9,778 km
6,076 mi / 5,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
74°
east northeast

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JNB TBB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Dong Tac Airport
IATA Code JNB TBB
ICAO Code FAOR VVTH
City Johannesburg Tuy Hoa
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,558 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 13.050000, 109.330000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tuy Hoa (TBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Dong Tac Airport (TBB) in Tuy Hoa, Vietnam is 9,778 kilometers (6,076 miles / 5,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Vietnam. 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 11:01 in Johannesburg, it's 16:01 in Tuy Hoa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,538 feet between the two airports. Dong Tac 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 Tuy Hoa (TBB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 243° (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 Dong Tac Airport (TBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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