HVN
New Haven
United States
12,774 km
7,937 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,774 km
7,937 mi / 6,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HVN JNB
Airport Name Tweed/New Haven Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HVN JNB
ICAO Code KHVN FAOR
City New Haven Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, -72.890000 -26.130000, 28.240000

New Haven (HVN) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tweed/New Haven Airport (HVN) in New Haven, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,774 kilometers (7,937 miles / 6,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 14:11 in New Haven, it's 21:11 in Johannesburg. With a 7-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 5,545 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Tweed/New Haven Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to New Haven (HVN) follows a heading of 306° (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 Tweed/New Haven Airport (HVN) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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