JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,596 km
6,584 miles
UVF
Vieux Fort
Saint Lucia
Distance
10,596 km
6,584 mi / 5,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB UVF
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Hewanorra International Airport
IATA Code JNB UVF
ICAO Code FAOR TLPL
City Johannesburg Vieux Fort
Country South Africa Saint Lucia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/St_Lucia
Elevation 5,558 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 13.730000, -60.950000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Vieux Fort (UVF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia is 10,596 kilometers (6,584 miles / 5,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 11:23 in Johannesburg, it's 05:23 in Vieux Fort. 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 5,544 feet between the two airports. Hewanorra International 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 Vieux Fort (UVF) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 116° (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 Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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