ERG
Erbogachen
Russia
12,014 km
7,465 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,014 km
7,465 mi / 6,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Irkutsk
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ERG JNB
Airport Name Yerbogachen Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ERG JNB
ICAO Code UIKE FAOR
City Erbogachen Johannesburg
Country Russia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Irkutsk Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 400 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 61.270000, 108.030000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Erbogachen (ERG) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yerbogachen Airport (ERG) in Erbogachen, Russia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,014 kilometers (7,465 miles / 6,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:08 in Erbogachen, it's 00:08 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 5,158 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Yerbogachen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Erbogachen (ERG) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Yerbogachen Airport (ERG) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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