JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,154 km
6,931 miles
VIJ
Spanish Town
VG
Distance
11,154 km
6,931 mi / 6,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB VIJ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Virgin Gorda Airport
IATA Code JNB VIJ
ICAO Code FAOR TUPW
City Johannesburg Spanish Town
Country South Africa VG
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Tortola
Elevation 5,558 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 18.450000, -64.430000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Spanish Town (VIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) in Spanish Town, VG is 11,154 kilometers (6,931 miles / 6,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 VG. 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 11:14 in Johannesburg, it's 05:14 in Spanish Town. 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 5,549 feet between the two airports. Virgin Gorda 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 Spanish Town (VIJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 114° (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 Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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