JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,834 km
10,460 miles
ROF
Montague
United States
Distance
16,834 km
10,460 mi / 9,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB ROF
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Montague-Yreka Rohrer Field
IATA Code JNB ROF
ICAO Code FAOR K1O5
City Johannesburg Montague
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,527 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 41.730000, -122.540000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Montague (ROF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Montague-Yreka Rohrer Field (ROF) in Montague, United States is 16,834 kilometers (10,460 miles / 9,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 16:22 in Johannesburg, it's 06:22 in Montague. 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 3,031 feet between the two airports. Montague-Yreka Rohrer Field 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 Montague (ROF) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 66° (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 Montague-Yreka Rohrer Field (ROF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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