JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,683 km
10,366 miles
KFP
False Pass
United States
Distance
16,683 km
10,366 mi / 9,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KFP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport False Pass Airport
IATA Code JNB KFP
ICAO Code FAOR PAKF
City Johannesburg False Pass
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 54.850000, -163.410000

Johannesburg (JNB) to False Pass (KFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to False Pass Airport (KFP) in False Pass, United States is 16,683 kilometers (10,366 miles / 9,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:46 in Johannesburg, it's 03:46 in False Pass. With a 11-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 5,540 feet between the two airports. False Pass 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 False Pass (KFP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 339° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and False Pass Airport (KFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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