JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,144 km
8,789 miles
VKS
Vicksburg
United States
Distance
14,144 km
8,789 mi / 7,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
292°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB VKS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Vicksburg Municipal Airport
IATA Code JNB VKS
ICAO Code FAOR KVKS
City Johannesburg Vicksburg
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 107 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 32.200000, -90.900000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Vicksburg (VKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Vicksburg Municipal Airport (VKS) in Vicksburg, United States is 14,144 kilometers (8,789 miles / 7,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 United States. 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 01:33 in Johannesburg, it's 18:33 in Vicksburg. With a 7-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 5,451 feet between the two airports. Vicksburg Municipal 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 Vicksburg (VKS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Vicksburg Municipal Airport (VKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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