JJN
Quanzhou
China
11,224 km
6,974 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,224 km
6,974 mi / 6,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
246°
west southwest

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JJN JNB
Airport Name Quanzhou Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code JJN JNB
ICAO Code ZSQZ FAOR
City Quanzhou Johannesburg
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 0 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 24.800000, 118.590000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Quanzhou (JJN) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quanzhou Airport (JJN) in Quanzhou, China to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,224 kilometers (6,974 miles / 6,060 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 17:02 in Quanzhou, it's 11:02 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 Quanzhou Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Quanzhou (JJN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Quanzhou Airport (JJN) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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