JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,591 km
5,960 miles
VST
Stockholm / Vasteras
Sweden
Distance
9,591 km
5,960 mi / 5,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB VST
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Stockholm Vasteras Airport
IATA Code JNB VST
ICAO Code FAOR ESOW
City Johannesburg Stockholm / Vasteras
Country South Africa Sweden
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 5,558 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 59.590000, 16.630000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Stockholm / Vasteras (VST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Stockholm Vasteras Airport (VST) in Stockholm / Vasteras, Sweden is 9,591 kilometers (5,960 miles / 5,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Sweden. 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 00:30 in Johannesburg, it's 23:30 in Stockholm / Vasteras.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,537 feet between the two airports. Stockholm Vasteras 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 Stockholm / Vasteras (VST) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 170° (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 Stockholm Vasteras Airport (VST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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