JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,730 km
7,288 miles
UUN
Baruun Urt Airport
Mongolia
Distance
11,730 km
7,288 mi / 6,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
45°
northeast

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JNB UUN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Baruun Urt Airport
IATA Code JNB UUN
ICAO Code FAOR ZMBU
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Mongolia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Choibalsan
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,205 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 46.660000, 113.280000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Baruun Urt Airport (UUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Baruun Urt Airport (UUN) in Baruun Urt Airport, Mongolia is 11,730 kilometers (7,288 miles / 6,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Mongolia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:03 in Johannesburg, it's 10:03 in Baruun Urt Airport. With a 6-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 2,353 feet between the two airports. Baruun Urt 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 Baruun Urt Airport (UUN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 248° (west 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 Baruun Urt Airport (UUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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