JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,339 km
7,667 miles
KTP
Tinson Pen
Jamaica
Distance
12,339 km
7,667 mi / 6,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB KTP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tinson Pen Airport
IATA Code JNB KTP
ICAO Code FAOR MKTP
City Johannesburg Tinson Pen
Country South Africa Jamaica
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Jamaica
Elevation 5,558 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 17.990000, -76.820000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tinson Pen (KTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tinson Pen Airport (KTP) in Tinson Pen, Jamaica is 12,339 kilometers (7,667 miles / 6,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Jamaica. 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 20:06 in Johannesburg, it's 13:06 in Tinson Pen. 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 5,542 feet between the two airports. Tinson Pen 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 Tinson Pen (KTP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). 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 Tinson Pen Airport (KTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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