HNS
Haines
United States
16,125 km
10,020 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
16,125 km
10,020 mi / 8,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
26°
north northeast

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HNS JNB
Airport Name Haines Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HNS JNB
ICAO Code PAHN FAOR
City Haines Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 59.240000, -135.520000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Haines (HNS) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Haines Airport (HNS) in Haines, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 16,125 kilometers (10,020 miles / 8,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 15:09 in Haines, it's 02:09 in Johannesburg. With a 11-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 5,543 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Haines Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Haines (HNS) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Haines Airport (HNS) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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