JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,936 km
6,174 miles
KAU
Kauhava
Finland
Distance
9,936 km
6,174 mi / 5,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB KAU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kauhava Airport
IATA Code JNB KAU
ICAO Code FAOR EFKA
City Johannesburg Kauhava
Country South Africa Finland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5,558 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 63.130000, 23.050000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kauhava (KAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kauhava Airport (KAU) in Kauhava, Finland is 9,936 kilometers (6,174 miles / 5,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:17 in Johannesburg, it's 14:17 in Kauhava.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,407 feet between the two airports. Kauhava Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kauhava (KAU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 175° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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