EAE
Sangafa
Vanuatu
13,558 km
8,425 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
13,558 km
8,425 mi / 7,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
223°
southwest

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EAE JNB
Airport Name Sangafa Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code EAE JNB
ICAO Code NVSE FAOR
City Sangafa Johannesburg
Country Vanuatu South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Efate Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -17.090000, 168.340000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Sangafa (EAE) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangafa Airport (EAE) in Sangafa, Vanuatu to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,558 kilometers (8,425 miles / 7,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:50 in Sangafa, it's 14:50 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 5,551 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Sangafa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Sangafa (EAE) follows a heading of 134° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sangafa Airport (EAE) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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