The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Cape Sarichef Airport (WSF) in Cape Sarichef, United States is 16,674 kilometers (10,361 miles / 9,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 03:43 in Johannesburg, it's 16:43 in Cape Sarichef. With a 11-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 5,267 feet between the two airports. Cape Sarichef 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 Cape Sarichef (WSF) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). 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 Cape Sarichef Airport (WSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.