FNE
Fane Mission
Papua New Guinea
12,374 km
7,689 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,374 km
7,689 mi / 6,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FNE JNB
Airport Name Fane Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FNE JNB
ICAO Code AYFA FAOR
City Fane Mission Johannesburg
Country Papua New Guinea South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,500 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -8.550000, 147.090000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Fane Mission (FNE) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fane Airport (FNE) in Fane Mission, Papua New Guinea to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,374 kilometers (7,689 miles / 6,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 22:00 in Fane Mission, it's 14:00 in Johannesburg. With a 8-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 1,058 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Fane Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Fane Mission (FNE) follows a heading of 112° (east 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 Fane Airport (FNE) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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