JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,671 km
9,116 miles
NGW
Corpus Christi
United States
Distance
14,671 km
9,116 mi / 7,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB NGW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Cabaniss Field Nolf Airport
IATA Code JNB NGW
ICAO Code FAOR KNGW
City Johannesburg Corpus Christi
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 27.700000, -97.440000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Corpus Christi (NGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Cabaniss Field Nolf Airport (NGW) in Corpus Christi, United States is 14,671 kilometers (9,116 miles / 7,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 09:37 in Johannesburg, it's 01:37 in Corpus Christi. With a 8-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 5,526 feet between the two airports. Cabaniss Field Nolf 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 Corpus Christi (NGW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 101° (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 Cabaniss Field Nolf Airport (NGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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