Airport Comparison
| JNB | RMQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | RMQ |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | RCMQ |
| City | Johannesburg | Taichung City |
| Country | South Africa | Taiwan |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Asia/Taipei |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 663 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | 24.260000, 120.620000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Taichung City (RMQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (RMQ) in Taichung City, Taiwan is 11,388 kilometers (7,076 miles / 6,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.
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 Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 18:21 in Johannesburg, it's 00:21 in Taichung City. 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 4,895 feet between the two airports. Taichung Ching Chuang Kang 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 Taichung City (RMQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 247° (west 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 Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (RMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.