AYK
Arkalyk
Kazakhstan
9,316 km
5,789 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,316 km
5,789 mi / 5,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AYK JNB
Airport Name Arkalyk North Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code AYK JNB
ICAO Code UAUR FAOR
City Arkalyk Johannesburg
Country Kazakhstan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Almaty Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,266 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 50.320000, 66.950000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Arkalyk (AYK) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arkalyk North Airport (AYK) in Arkalyk, Kazakhstan to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,316 kilometers (5,789 miles / 5,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 18:32 in Arkalyk, it's 15:32 in Johannesburg. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,292 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Arkalyk North Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Arkalyk (AYK) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arkalyk North Airport (AYK) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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