HZK
Husavik
Iceland
10,944 km
6,800 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,944 km
6,800 mi / 5,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

HZK JNB
Airport Name Husavik Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HZK JNB
ICAO Code BIHU FAOR
City Husavik Johannesburg
Country Iceland South Africa
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 48 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 65.950000, -17.430000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Husavik (HZK) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Husavik Airport (HZK) in Husavik, Iceland to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,944 kilometers (6,800 miles / 5,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in Husavik, it's 18:27 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,510 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Husavik Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Husavik (HZK) follows a heading of 343° (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 Husavik Airport (HZK) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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