DGW
Douglas
United States
15,447 km
9,598 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
15,447 km
9,598 mi / 8,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

DGW JNB
Airport Name Converse County Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code DGW JNB
ICAO Code KDGW FAOR
City Douglas Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,933 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 42.800000, -105.390000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Douglas (DGW) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Converse County Airport (DGW) in Douglas, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 15,447 kilometers (9,598 miles / 8,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 08:33 in Douglas, it's 17:33 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.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Douglas (DGW) follows a heading of 306° (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 Converse County Airport (DGW) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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