JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,361 km
7,060 miles
KNG
Kaimana-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,361 km
7,060 mi / 6,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB KNG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kaimana Airport
IATA Code JNB KNG
ICAO Code FAOR WASK
City Johannesburg Kaimana-Papua Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,558 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -3.640000, 133.700000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kaimana Airport (KNG) in Kaimana-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,361 kilometers (7,060 miles / 6,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:14 in Johannesburg, it's 00:14 in Kaimana-Papua Island. With a 7-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 5,539 feet between the two airports. Kaimana 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 Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). 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 Kaimana Airport (KNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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