JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,188 km
8,816 miles
NGI
Ngau
Fiji
Distance
14,188 km
8,816 mi / 7,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB NGI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ngau Airport
IATA Code JNB NGI
ICAO Code FAOR NFNG
City Johannesburg Ngau
Country South Africa Fiji
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5,558 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -18.120000, 179.340000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ngau (NGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ngau Airport (NGI) in Ngau, Fiji is 14,188 kilometers (8,816 miles / 7,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:48 in Johannesburg, it's 20:48 in Ngau. With a 10-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 5,508 feet between the two airports. Ngau 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 Ngau (NGI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Ngau Airport (NGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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