JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,545 km
7,795 miles
PQI
Presque Isle
United States
Distance
12,545 km
7,795 mi / 6,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB PQI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Presque Isle International Airport
IATA Code JNB PQI
ICAO Code FAOR KPQI
City Johannesburg Presque Isle
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 5,558 ft 534 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 46.690000, -68.040000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Presque Isle (PQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) in Presque Isle, United States is 12,545 kilometers (7,795 miles / 6,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 20:41 in Johannesburg, it's 13:41 in Presque Isle. 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 5,024 feet between the two airports. Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle (PQI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 104° (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 Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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