JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,387 km
6,454 miles
UTS
Ust-Tsylma
Russia
Distance
10,387 km
6,454 mi / 5,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB UTS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ust-Tsylma Airport
IATA Code JNB UTS
ICAO Code FAOR UUYX
City Johannesburg Ust-Tsylma
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Moscow
Elevation 5,558 ft 262 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 65.440000, 52.200000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ust-Tsylma (UTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ust-Tsylma Airport (UTS) in Ust-Tsylma, Russia is 10,387 kilometers (6,454 miles / 5,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Russia. 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 17:34 in Johannesburg, it's 18:34 in Ust-Tsylma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,296 feet between the two airports. Ust-Tsylma 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 Ust-Tsylma (UTS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 201° (south 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 Ust-Tsylma Airport (UTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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