JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,138 km
10,027 miles
KNB
Kanab
United States
Distance
16,138 km
10,027 mi / 8,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB KNB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kanab Municipal Airport
IATA Code JNB KNB
ICAO Code FAOR KKNB
City Johannesburg Kanab
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,868 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 37.010000, -112.530000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kanab (KNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kanab Municipal Airport (KNB) in Kanab, United States is 16,138 kilometers (10,027 miles / 8,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 19:22 in Johannesburg, it's 10:22 in Kanab. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kanab (KNB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Kanab Municipal Airport (KNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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