JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,485 km
9,622 miles
TNC
Tin City
United States
Distance
15,485 km
9,622 mi / 8,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB TNC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tin City Lrrs Airport
IATA Code JNB TNC
ICAO Code FAOR PATC
City Johannesburg Tin City
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nome
Elevation 5,558 ft 273 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 65.560000, -167.920000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tin City (TNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tin City Lrrs Airport (TNC) in Tin City, United States is 15,485 kilometers (9,622 miles / 8,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 01:18 in Johannesburg, it's 14:18 in Tin City. 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 5,285 feet between the two airports. Tin City Lrrs 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 Tin City (TNC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 337° (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 Tin City Lrrs Airport (TNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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