JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,611 km
9,700 miles
RWL
Rawlins
United States
Distance
15,611 km
9,700 mi / 8,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB RWL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field
IATA Code JNB RWL
ICAO Code FAOR KRWL
City Johannesburg Rawlins
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 5,558 ft 6,817 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 41.810000, -107.200000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Rawlins (RWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field (RWL) in Rawlins, United States is 15,611 kilometers (9,700 miles / 8,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 04:43 in Johannesburg, it's 19:43 in Rawlins. With a 9-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 1,259 feet between the two airports. Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field sits higher than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rawlins (RWL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 81° (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 Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field (RWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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