JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,582 km
8,440 miles
UAX
Uaxactun
Guatemala
Distance
13,582 km
8,440 mi / 7,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB UAX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Uaxactun Airport
IATA Code JNB UAX
ICAO Code FAOR MGUX
City Johannesburg Uaxactun
Country South Africa Guatemala
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guatemala
Elevation 5,558 ft 573 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 17.390000, -89.630000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Uaxactun (UAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Uaxactun Airport (UAX) in Uaxactun, Guatemala is 13,582 kilometers (8,440 miles / 7,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Guatemala. 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 04:34 in Johannesburg, it's 20:34 in Uaxactun. 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 4,985 feet between the two airports. Uaxactun 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 Uaxactun (UAX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 110° (east 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 Uaxactun Airport (UAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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