JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,897 km
8,014 miles
PCT
Princeton/Rocky Hill
United States
Distance
12,897 km
8,014 mi / 6,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB PCT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Princeton Airport
IATA Code JNB PCT
ICAO Code FAOR K39N
City Johannesburg Princeton/Rocky Hill
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 5,558 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 40.400000, -74.660000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Princeton/Rocky Hill (PCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Princeton Airport (PCT) in Princeton/Rocky Hill, United States is 12,897 kilometers (8,014 miles / 6,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 23:55 in Johannesburg, it's 16:55 in Princeton/Rocky Hill. 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 5,430 feet between the two airports. Princeton 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 Princeton/Rocky Hill (PCT) 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 Princeton Airport (PCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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