JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,052 km
7,489 miles
PLS
Providenciales Island
TC
Distance
12,052 km
7,489 mi / 6,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB PLS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Providenciales Airport
IATA Code JNB PLS
ICAO Code FAOR MBPV
City Johannesburg Providenciales Island
Country South Africa TC
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 5,558 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 21.770000, -72.270000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Providenciales Island (PLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Providenciales Airport (PLS) in Providenciales Island, TC is 12,052 kilometers (7,489 miles / 6,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 TC. 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 22:03 in Johannesburg, it's 15:03 in Providenciales Island. 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 5,543 feet between the two airports. Providenciales 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 Providenciales Island (PLS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 112° (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 Providenciales Airport (PLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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