CVN
Clovis
United States
15,296 km
9,504 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
15,296 km
9,504 mi / 8,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
92°
east

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CVN JNB
Airport Name Clovis Regional Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CVN JNB
ICAO Code KCVN FAOR
City Clovis Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,216 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, -103.080000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Clovis (CVN) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clovis Regional Airport (CVN) in Clovis, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 15,296 kilometers (9,504 miles / 8,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 12:54 in Clovis, it's 21:54 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 1,342 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Clovis Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Clovis (CVN) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Clovis Regional Airport (CVN) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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