ANW
Ainsworth
United States
15,011 km
9,327 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
15,011 km
9,327 mi / 8,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

ANW JNB
Airport Name Ainsworth Regional Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ANW JNB
ICAO Code KANW FAOR
City Ainsworth Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,589 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 42.580000, -99.990000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Ainsworth (ANW) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ainsworth Regional Airport (ANW) in Ainsworth, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 15,011 kilometers (9,327 miles / 8,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:43 in Ainsworth, it's 21:43 in Johannesburg. With a 8-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 2,969 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Ainsworth Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Ainsworth (ANW) follows a heading of 305° (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 Ainsworth Regional Airport (ANW) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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