The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to San Nicolas De Bari Airport (QSN) in San Nicolas, Cuba is 13,022 kilometers (8,092 miles / 7,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Cuba. 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 23:39 in Johannesburg, it's 16:39 in San Nicolas. 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 5,509 feet between the two airports. San Nicolas De Bari 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 San Nicolas (QSN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 109° (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 San Nicolas De Bari Airport (QSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.