HVE
Hanksville
United States
15,959 km
9,916 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
15,959 km
9,916 mi / 8,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

HVE JNB
Airport Name Hanksville Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HVE JNB
ICAO Code KHVE FAOR
City Hanksville Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,454 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 38.420000, -110.700000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Hanksville (HVE) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hanksville Airport (HVE) in Hanksville, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 15,959 kilometers (9,916 miles / 8,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 05:18 in Hanksville, it's 14:18 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 1,104 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Hanksville Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Hanksville (HVE) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Hanksville Airport (HVE) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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