JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,121 km
5,668 miles
NQY
Newquay
United Kingdom
Distance
9,121 km
5,668 mi / 4,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB NQY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Newquay Cornwall Airport
IATA Code JNB NQY
ICAO Code FAOR EGHQ
City Johannesburg Newquay
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 5,558 ft 390 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 50.440000, -5.000000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Newquay (NQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) in Newquay, United Kingdom is 9,121 kilometers (5,668 miles / 4,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:11 in Johannesburg, it's 16:11 in Newquay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,168 feet between the two airports. Newquay Cornwall 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 Newquay (NQY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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