The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) in Kirkenes, Norway is 10,660 kilometers (6,624 miles / 5,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Norway. 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 23:00 in Johannesburg, it's 22:00 in Kirkenes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,275 feet between the two airports. Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen 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 Kirkenes (KKN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 181° (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 Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.