# Distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) (USM)

> 8,704 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,704 km / 5,408 mi / 4,700 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 73° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 241° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Africa) → Thailand
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +5h (When it's 19:46 in Johannesburg, it's 00:46 in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island))
- **Elevation difference**: 5,494 ft (USM is lower than JNB)

## Airports

### [O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnb-johannesburg-o-r-tambo-international-airport/1ef266de-d3b0-6ec6-b1f2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Johannesburg, South Africa
- ICAO: FAOR
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -26.130000, 28.240000
- Elevation: 5,558 ft

### [Samui Airport (USM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/usm-na-thon-ko-samui-island-samui-airport/1ef266df-f5a3-6c12-8349-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand
- ICAO: VTSM
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates: 9.550000, 100.060000
- Elevation: 64 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:46 in Johannesburg, it's 00:46 in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island).
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnb-johannesburg-o-r-tambo-international-airport/1ef266de-d3b0-6ec6-b1f2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Samui Airport (USM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/usm-na-thon-ko-samui-island-samui-airport/1ef266df-f5a3-6c12-8349-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)