The flight distance from Fort Bragg Airport (FOB) in Fort Bragg, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 17,028 kilometers (10,581 miles / 9,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 06:27 in Fort Bragg, it's 16:27 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 5,487 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Fort Bragg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Fort Bragg (FOB) follows a heading of 307° (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 Fort Bragg Airport (FOB) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.