Airport Comparison
| BFP | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Beaver County Airport | O. R. Tambo International Airport |
| IATA Code | BFP | JNB |
| ICAO Code | KBVI | FAOR |
| City | Beaver Falls | Johannesburg |
| Country | United States | South Africa |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.770000, -80.390000 | -26.130000, 28.240000 |
Beaver Falls (BFP) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Beaver County Airport (BFP) in Beaver Falls, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,379 kilometers (8,313 miles / 7,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 100°.
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 09:36 in Beaver Falls, it's 16:36 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 4,305 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Beaver County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Beaver Falls (BFP) follows a heading of 304° (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 Beaver County Airport (BFP) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.