ARE
Arecibo
United States
11,371 km
7,066 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,371 km
7,066 mi / 6,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Puerto_Rico
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ARE JNB
Airport Name Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ARE JNB
ICAO Code TJAB FAOR
City Arecibo Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Puerto_Rico Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 21 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, -66.680000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Arecibo (ARE) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) in Arecibo, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,371 kilometers (7,066 miles / 6,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 15:17 in Arecibo, it's 21:17 in Johannesburg. With a 6-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 5,537 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Arecibo (ARE) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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