FRE
Fera Island
Solomon Islands
13,529 km
8,406 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
13,529 km
8,406 mi / 7,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

FRE JNB
Airport Name Fera/Maringe Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FRE JNB
ICAO Code AGGF FAOR
City Fera Island Johannesburg
Country Solomon Islands South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 0 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -8.110000, 159.580000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Fera Island (FRE) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fera/Maringe Airport (FRE) in Fera Island, Solomon Islands to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,529 kilometers (8,406 miles / 7,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 08:32 in Fera Island, it's 23:32 in Johannesburg. With a 9-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 5,558 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Fera/Maringe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Fera Island (FRE) follows a heading of 119° (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 Fera/Maringe Airport (FRE) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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