AAU
Asau
Samoa
15,063 km
9,360 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
15,063 km
9,360 mi / 8,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
207°
south southwest

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AAU JNB
Airport Name Asau Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code AAU JNB
ICAO Code NSAU FAOR
City Asau Johannesburg
Country Samoa South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 0 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Asau (AAU) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 15,063 kilometers (9,360 miles / 8,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 Samoa with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:00 in Asau, it's 14:00 in Johannesburg. 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 5,558 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Asau Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 Asau Airport (AAU) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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