JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,612 km
9,080 miles
ROX
Roseau
United States
Distance
14,612 km
9,080 mi / 7,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB ROX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Roseau Municipal/Rudy Billberg Field
IATA Code JNB ROX
ICAO Code FAOR KROX
City Johannesburg Roseau
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 48.860000, -95.700000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Roseau (ROX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Roseau Municipal/Rudy Billberg Field (ROX) in Roseau, United States is 14,612 kilometers (9,080 miles / 7,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 20:03 in Johannesburg, it's 12:03 in Roseau. 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 4,498 feet between the two airports. Roseau Municipal/Rudy Billberg 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 Roseau (ROX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Roseau Municipal/Rudy Billberg Field (ROX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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