JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,436 km
8,349 miles
TIQ
Tinian Island
MP
Distance
13,436 km
8,349 mi / 7,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
88°
east

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JNB TIQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport
IATA Code JNB TIQ
ICAO Code FAOR PGWT
City Johannesburg Tinian Island
Country South Africa MP
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Saipan
Elevation 5,558 ft 270 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 15.000000, 145.600000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tinian Island (TIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport (TIQ) in Tinian Island, MP is 13,436 kilometers (8,349 miles / 7,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 MP. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:38 in Johannesburg, it's 16:38 in Tinian Island. With a 8-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 5,288 feet between the two airports. Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International 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 Tinian Island (TIQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 248° (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 Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport (TIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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