JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,744 km
9,783 miles
KKK
Kalakaket Creek
United States
Distance
15,744 km
9,783 mi / 8,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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JNB KKK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kalakaket Creek Air Station
IATA Code JNB KKK
ICAO Code FAOR K1KC
City Johannesburg Kalakaket Creek
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,598 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 64.400000, -156.800000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kalakaket Creek (KKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) in Kalakaket Creek, United States is 15,744 kilometers (9,783 miles / 8,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 11:13 in Johannesburg, it's 00:13 in Kalakaket Creek. 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 3,960 feet between the two airports. Kalakaket Creek Air Station 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 Kalakaket Creek (KKK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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