JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,491 km
9,626 miles
PPC
Prospect Creek
United States
Distance
15,491 km
9,626 mi / 8,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB PPC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Prospect Creek Airport
IATA Code JNB PPC
ICAO Code FAOR PAPR
City Johannesburg Prospect Creek
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,095 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 66.810000, -150.640000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Prospect Creek (PPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Prospect Creek Airport (PPC) in Prospect Creek, United States is 15,491 kilometers (9,626 miles / 8,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 16:07 in Johannesburg, it's 05:07 in Prospect Creek. With a 11-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 4,463 feet between the two airports. Prospect Creek 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 Prospect Creek (PPC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Prospect Creek Airport (PPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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