JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,680 km
10,365 miles
KVC
King Cove
United States
Distance
16,680 km
10,365 mi / 9,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KVC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport King Cove Airport
IATA Code JNB KVC
ICAO Code FAOR PAVC
City Johannesburg King Cove
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 149 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 55.120000, -162.270000

Johannesburg (JNB) to King Cove (KVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to King Cove Airport (KVC) in King Cove, United States is 16,680 kilometers (10,365 miles / 9,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 18:24 in Johannesburg, it's 07:24 in King Cove. 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 5,409 feet between the two airports. King Cove 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 King Cove (KVC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 341° (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 King Cove Airport (KVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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