The flight distance from Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,305 kilometers (6,403 miles / 5,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 FO with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:41 in Vagar, it's 20:41 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,278 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Vagar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Vagar (FAE) follows a heading of 344° (north 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 Vagar Airport (FAE) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.