The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sovetskiy Airport (OVS) in Sovetskiy, Russia is 10,231 kilometers (6,358 miles / 5,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Russia. 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 21:25 in Johannesburg, it's 00:25 in Sovetskiy. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,207 feet between the two airports. Sovetskiy 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 Sovetskiy (OVS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 211° (south southwest). 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 Sovetskiy Airport (OVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.