JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,510 km
10,259 miles
RNT
Renton
United States
Distance
16,510 km
10,259 mi / 8,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB RNT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Renton Municipal Airport
IATA Code JNB RNT
ICAO Code FAOR KRNT
City Johannesburg Renton
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,558 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 47.490000, -122.220000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Renton (RNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) in Renton, United States is 16,510 kilometers (10,259 miles / 8,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 11:26 in Johannesburg, it's 01:26 in Renton. With a 10-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 5,526 feet between the two airports. Renton Municipal 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 Renton (RNT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). 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 Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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