COQ
Choibalsan Airport
Mongolia
11,885 km
7,385 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,885 km
7,385 mi / 6,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

COQ JNB
Airport Name Choibalsan Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code COQ JNB
ICAO Code ZMCD FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Mongolia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,457 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 48.140000, 114.650000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Choibalsan Airport (COQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Choibalsan Airport (COQ) in Choibalsan Airport, Mongolia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,885 kilometers (7,385 miles / 6,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Mongolia 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 13:41 in Choibalsan Airport, it's 07:41 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 3,101 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Choibalsan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Choibalsan Airport (COQ) follows a heading of 44° (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 Choibalsan Airport (COQ) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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