FKS
Sukagawa
Japan
13,615 km
8,460 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
13,615 km
8,460 mi / 7,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
260°
west

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FKS JNB
Airport Name Fukushima Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FKS JNB
ICAO Code RJSF FAOR
City Sukagawa Johannesburg
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,221 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 37.230000, 140.430000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Sukagawa (FKS) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukushima Airport (FKS) in Sukagawa, Japan to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,615 kilometers (8,460 miles / 7,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:02 in Sukagawa, it's 14:02 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 4,337 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Fukushima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Sukagawa (FKS) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Fukushima Airport (FKS) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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