AMQ
Ambon
Indonesia
10,805 km
6,714 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,805 km
6,714 mi / 5,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AMQ JNB
Airport Name Pattimura Airport Ambon O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code AMQ JNB
ICAO Code WAPP FAOR
City Ambon Johannesburg
Country Indonesia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 33 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -3.710000, 128.090000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Ambon (AMQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pattimura Airport Ambon (AMQ) in Ambon, Indonesia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,805 kilometers (6,714 miles / 5,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:59 in Ambon, it's 16:59 in Johannesburg. 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 5,525 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Pattimura Airport Ambon. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Ambon (AMQ) follows a heading of 98° (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 Pattimura Airport Ambon (AMQ) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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