HGE
Higuerote Airport
Venezuela
10,945 km
6,801 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,945 km
6,801 mi / 5,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
115°
east southeast

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HGE JNB
Airport Name Higuerote Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HGE JNB
ICAO Code SVHG FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Venezuela South Africa
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 10 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 10.460000, -66.090000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Higuerote Airport (HGE) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Higuerote Airport (HGE) in Higuerote Airport, Venezuela to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,945 kilometers (6,801 miles / 5,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Venezuela with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:26 in Higuerote Airport, it's 17:26 in Johannesburg. With a 6-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 5,548 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Higuerote Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Higuerote Airport (HGE) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Higuerote Airport (HGE) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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