JIU
Jiujiang
China
11,183 km
6,949 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,183 km
6,949 mi / 6,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JIU JNB
Airport Name Jiujiang Lushan Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code JIU JNB
ICAO Code ZSJJ FAOR
City Jiujiang Johannesburg
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 0 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 29.480000, 115.800000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Jiujiang (JIU) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiujiang Lushan Airport (JIU) in Jiujiang, China to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,183 kilometers (6,949 miles / 6,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 China 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 11:12 in Jiujiang, it's 05:12 in Johannesburg. With a 6-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 5,558 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Jiujiang Lushan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Jiujiang (JIU) 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 Jiujiang Lushan Airport (JIU) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.