BZE
Belize City
Belize
13,457 km
8,362 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
13,457 km
8,362 mi / 7,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Belize
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BZE JNB
Airport Name Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BZE JNB
ICAO Code MZBZ FAOR
City Belize City Johannesburg
Country Belize South Africa
Timezone America/Belize Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 17.540000, -88.310000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Belize City (BZE) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City, Belize to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,457 kilometers (8,362 miles / 7,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Belize 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 08:51 in Belize City, it's 16:51 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 5,543 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Belize City (BZE) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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