The flight distance from Futuna Airport (FTA) in Futuna Island, Vanuatu to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,488 kilometers (8,381 miles / 7,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Vanuatu 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 06:37 in Futuna Island, it's 21:37 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 5,463 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Futuna Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Futuna Island (FTA) follows a heading of 137° (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 Futuna Airport (FTA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.