JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,574 km
9,056 miles
POH
Pocahontas
United States
Distance
14,574 km
9,056 mi / 7,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
305°
northwest

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JNB POH
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pocahontas Municipal Airport
IATA Code JNB POH
ICAO Code FAOR KPOH
City Johannesburg Pocahontas
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,226 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 42.740000, -94.650000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pocahontas (POH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pocahontas Municipal Airport (POH) in Pocahontas, United States is 14,574 kilometers (9,056 miles / 7,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 20:06 in Johannesburg, it's 12:06 in Pocahontas. With a 8-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 4,333 feet between the two airports. Pocahontas Municipal 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 Pocahontas (POH) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 89° (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 Pocahontas Municipal Airport (POH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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