CKH
Chokurdah
Russia
13,817 km
8,585 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
13,817 km
8,585 mi / 7,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Srednekolymsk
Heading
289°
west northwest

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CKH JNB
Airport Name Chokurdakh Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CKH JNB
ICAO Code UESO FAOR
City Chokurdah Johannesburg
Country Russia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Srednekolymsk Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 70.620000, 147.900000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Chokurdah (CKH) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chokurdakh Airport (CKH) in Chokurdah, Russia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,817 kilometers (8,585 miles / 7,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:48 in Chokurdah, it's 22:48 in Johannesburg. With a 9-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 5,407 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Chokurdakh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chokurdah (CKH) follows a heading of 20° (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 Chokurdakh Airport (CKH) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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