JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,677 km
8,499 miles
OSC
Oscoda
United States
Distance
13,677 km
8,499 mi / 7,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB OSC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Oscoda/Wurtsmith Airport
IATA Code JNB OSC
ICAO Code FAOR KOSC
City Johannesburg Oscoda
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Detroit
Elevation 5,558 ft 633 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 44.450000, -83.390000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Oscoda (OSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Oscoda/Wurtsmith Airport (OSC) in Oscoda, United States is 13,677 kilometers (8,499 miles / 7,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 17:26 in Johannesburg, it's 10:26 in Oscoda. With a 7-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 4,925 feet between the two airports. Oscoda/Wurtsmith 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 Oscoda (OSC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Oscoda/Wurtsmith Airport (OSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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