JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,028 km
9,959 miles
RDV
Red Devil
United States
Distance
16,028 km
9,959 mi / 8,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB RDV
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Red Devil Airport
IATA Code JNB RDV
ICAO Code FAOR KRDV
City Johannesburg Red Devil
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 181 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 61.790000, -157.350000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Red Devil (RDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Red Devil Airport (RDV) in Red Devil, United States is 16,028 kilometers (9,959 miles / 8,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 22:31 in Johannesburg, it's 11:31 in Red Devil. With a 11-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 5,377 feet between the two airports. Red Devil 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 Red Devil (RDV) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Red Devil Airport (RDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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