JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,887 km
6,144 miles
QSX
New Amsterdam
Guyana
Distance
9,887 km
6,144 mi / 5,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
277°
west

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JNB QSX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport New Amsterdam Airport
IATA Code JNB QSX
ICAO Code FAOR SYNA
City Johannesburg New Amsterdam
Country South Africa Guyana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guyana
Elevation 5,558 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 6.240000, -57.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to New Amsterdam (QSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to New Amsterdam Airport (QSX) in New Amsterdam, Guyana is 9,887 kilometers (6,144 miles / 5,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Guyana. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:26 in Johannesburg, it's 12:26 in New Amsterdam. With a 6-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 5,555 feet between the two airports. New Amsterdam 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 New Amsterdam (QSX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 116° (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 New Amsterdam Airport (QSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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