DCT
Duncan Town Airport
Bahamas
12,401 km
7,706 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,401 km
7,706 mi / 6,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Nassau
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DCT JNB
Airport Name Duncan Town Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code DCT JNB
ICAO Code MYRD FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Bahamas South Africa
Timezone America/Nassau Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 6 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 22.180000, -75.730000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Duncan Town Airport (DCT) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Duncan Town Airport (DCT) in Duncan Town Airport, Bahamas to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,401 kilometers (7,706 miles / 6,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Bahamas 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 15:28 in Duncan Town Airport, it's 22:28 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 5,552 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Duncan Town Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Duncan Town Airport (DCT) follows a heading of 285° (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 Duncan Town Airport (DCT) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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