JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,653 km
8,484 miles
RCL
Redcliffe
Vanuatu
Distance
13,653 km
8,484 mi / 7,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB RCL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Redcliffe Airport
IATA Code JNB RCL
ICAO Code FAOR NVSR
City Johannesburg Redcliffe
Country South Africa Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5,558 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -15.470000, 167.840000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Redcliffe (RCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Redcliffe Airport (RCL) in Redcliffe, Vanuatu is 13,653 kilometers (8,484 miles / 7,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:09 in Johannesburg, it's 00:09 in Redcliffe. With a 9-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 5,522 feet between the two airports. Redcliffe 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 Redcliffe (RCL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). 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 Redcliffe Airport (RCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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