JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,685 km
9,746 miles
KYU
Koyukuk
United States
Distance
15,685 km
9,746 mi / 8,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB KYU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Koyukuk Airport
IATA Code JNB KYU
ICAO Code FAOR PFKU
City Johannesburg Koyukuk
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 149 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 64.880000, -157.730000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Koyukuk (KYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Koyukuk Airport (KYU) in Koyukuk, United States is 15,685 kilometers (9,746 miles / 8,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 21:23 in Johannesburg, it's 10:23 in Koyukuk. 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. Koyukuk 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 Koyukuk (KYU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Koyukuk Airport (KYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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