JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,294 km
5,775 miles
VCS
Con Ong
Vietnam
Distance
9,294 km
5,775 mi / 5,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB VCS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Co Ong Airport
IATA Code JNB VCS
ICAO Code FAOR VVCS
City Johannesburg Con Ong
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,558 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 8.730000, 106.630000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Con Ong (VCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Co Ong Airport (VCS) in Con Ong, Vietnam is 9,294 kilometers (5,775 miles / 5,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Vietnam. 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 22:22 in Johannesburg, it's 03:22 in Con Ong. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,538 feet between the two airports. Co Ong 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 Con Ong (VCS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 242° (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 Co Ong Airport (VCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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