The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Thorshofn Airport (THO) in Thorshofn, Iceland is 10,907 kilometers (6,778 miles / 5,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Iceland. 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 17:47 in Johannesburg, it's 15:47 in Thorshofn.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,493 feet between the two airports. Thorshofn 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 Thorshofn (THO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 141° (southeast). 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 Thorshofn Airport (THO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.