IWJ
Masuda
Japan
12,794 km
7,950 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,794 km
7,950 mi / 6,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IWJ JNB
Airport Name Iwami Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IWJ JNB
ICAO Code RJOW FAOR
City Masuda Johannesburg
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 184 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 34.680000, 131.790000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Masuda (IWJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,794 kilometers (7,950 miles / 6,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:46 in Masuda, it's 15:46 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 5,374 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Iwami Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Masuda (IWJ) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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