JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,751 km
8,544 miles
NSE
Milton
United States
Distance
13,751 km
8,544 mi / 7,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB NSE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Whiting Field Nas North Airport
IATA Code JNB NSE
ICAO Code FAOR KNSE
City Johannesburg Milton
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 199 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 30.720000, -87.020000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Milton (NSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Whiting Field Nas North Airport (NSE) in Milton, United States is 13,751 kilometers (8,544 miles / 7,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 12:14 in Johannesburg, it's 04:14 in Milton. 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 5,359 feet between the two airports. Whiting Field Nas North 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 Milton (NSE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 103° (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 Whiting Field Nas North Airport (NSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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