Airport Comparison
| JNB | KIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Kaieteur International Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | KIA |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | PKSA |
| City | Johannesburg | Kaieteur Falls |
| Country | South Africa | Guyana |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Guyana |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 0 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | 5.170000, -59.490000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Kaieteur Falls (KIA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kaieteur International Airport (KIA) in Kaieteur Falls, Guyana is 10,035 kilometers (6,235 miles / 5,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 276°.
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 Guyana. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 12:23 in Johannesburg, it's 06:23 in Kaieteur Falls. 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. Kaieteur International 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 Kaieteur Falls (KIA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). 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 Kaieteur International Airport (KIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.