JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,401 km
8,948 miles
RNH
New Richmond
United States
Distance
14,401 km
8,948 mi / 7,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB RNH
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport New Richmond Regional Airport
IATA Code JNB RNH
ICAO Code FAOR KRNH
City Johannesburg New Richmond
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 998 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 45.150000, -92.540000

Johannesburg (JNB) to New Richmond (RNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) in New Richmond, United States is 14,401 kilometers (8,948 miles / 7,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 18:05 in Johannesburg, it's 10:05 in New Richmond. With a 8-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 4,560 feet between the two airports. New Richmond Regional 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 Richmond (RNH) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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