JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,294 km
7,639 miles
PWN
Pitts Town
Bahamas
Distance
12,294 km
7,639 mi / 6,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB PWN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pitts Town Airport
IATA Code JNB PWN
ICAO Code FAOR MYCP
City Johannesburg Pitts Town
Country South Africa Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nassau
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 22.830000, -74.350000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pitts Town (PWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pitts Town Airport (PWN) in Pitts Town, Bahamas is 12,294 kilometers (7,639 miles / 6,638 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 Bahamas. 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 21:59 in Johannesburg, it's 14:59 in Pitts Town. 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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Pitts Town 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 Pitts Town (PWN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 111° (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 Pitts Town Airport (PWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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