FMU
Florence
United States
16,836 km
10,462 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
16,836 km
10,462 mi / 9,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FMU JNB
Airport Name Florence Municipal Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FMU JNB
ICAO Code K6S2 FAOR
City Florence Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 51 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 43.980000, -124.110000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Florence (FMU) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Florence Municipal Airport (FMU) in Florence, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 16,836 kilometers (10,462 miles / 9,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 05:46 in Florence, it's 15:46 in Johannesburg. With a 10-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 5,507 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Florence Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Florence (FMU) follows a heading of 316° (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 Florence Municipal Airport (FMU) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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