The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Umea Airport (UME) in Umea, Sweden is 10,023 kilometers (6,228 miles / 5,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Sweden. 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 05:21 in Johannesburg, it's 04:21 in Umea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,534 feet between the two airports. Umea 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 Umea (UME) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 173° (south). 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 Umea Airport (UME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.