The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) in Velikiye Luki, Russia is 9,177 kilometers (5,703 miles / 4,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:06 in Johannesburg, it's 23:06 in Velikiye Luki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,230 feet between the two airports. Velikiye Luki 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 Velikiye Luki (VLU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 182° (south). 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 Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.