JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,650 km
10,346 miles
KPV
Perryville
United States
Distance
16,650 km
10,346 mi / 8,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB KPV
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Perryville Airport
IATA Code JNB KPV
ICAO Code FAOR PAPE
City Johannesburg Perryville
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 55.910000, -159.160000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Perryville (KPV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Perryville Airport (KPV) in Perryville, United States is 16,650 kilometers (10,346 miles / 8,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 17:34 in Johannesburg, it's 06:34 in Perryville. 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 5,528 feet between the two airports. Perryville 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 Perryville (KPV) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). 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 Perryville Airport (KPV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.