The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN) in Nangang Island, Taiwan is 11,410 kilometers (7,090 miles / 6,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Taiwan. 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 23:20 in Johannesburg, it's 05:20 in Nangang Island. With a 6-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 5,326 feet between the two airports. Matsu Nangan 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 Nangang Island (LZN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 247° (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 Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.