JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,904 km
8,018 miles
PBG
Plattsburgh
United States
Distance
12,904 km
8,018 mi / 6,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB PBG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Plattsburgh International Airport
IATA Code JNB PBG
ICAO Code FAOR KPBG
City Johannesburg Plattsburgh
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 5,558 ft 234 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 44.650000, -73.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Plattsburgh (PBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) in Plattsburgh, United States is 12,904 kilometers (8,018 miles / 6,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 18:25 in Johannesburg, it's 11:25 in Plattsburgh. 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 5,324 feet between the two airports. Plattsburgh International 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 Plattsburgh (PBG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 102° (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 Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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