HHZ
Hikueru Atoll
French Polynesia
15,060 km
9,358 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
15,060 km
9,358 mi / 8,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
168°
south southeast

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HHZ JNB
Airport Name Hikueru Atoll Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HHZ JNB
ICAO Code NTGH FAOR
City Hikueru Atoll Johannesburg
Country French Polynesia South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -17.540000, -142.610000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) in Hikueru Atoll, French Polynesia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 15,060 kilometers (9,358 miles / 8,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 French Polynesia 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 11:17 in Hikueru Atoll, it's 23:17 in Johannesburg. With a 12-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 5,553 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Hikueru Atoll Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) follows a heading of 192° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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