JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,491 km
10,247 miles
ODW
Oak Harbor
United States
Distance
16,491 km
10,247 mi / 8,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB ODW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Delaurentis Airport
IATA Code JNB ODW
ICAO Code FAOR KOKH
City Johannesburg Oak Harbor
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,558 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 48.300000, -122.700000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Oak Harbor (ODW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Delaurentis Airport (ODW) in Oak Harbor, United States is 16,491 kilometers (10,247 miles / 8,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 13:17 in Johannesburg, it's 03:17 in Oak Harbor. 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 5,365 feet between the two airports. Delaurentis 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 Oak Harbor (ODW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). 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 Delaurentis Airport (ODW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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