JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,017 km
6,845 miles
RXS
Roxas City
Philippines
Distance
11,017 km
6,845 mi / 5,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB RXS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Roxas Airport
IATA Code JNB RXS
ICAO Code FAOR RPVR
City Johannesburg Roxas City
Country South Africa Philippines
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Manila
Elevation 5,558 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 11.600000, 122.750000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Roxas City (RXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Roxas Airport (RXS) in Roxas City, Philippines is 11,017 kilometers (6,845 miles / 5,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:00 in Johannesburg, it's 07:00 in Roxas City. With a 6-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 5,548 feet between the two airports. Roxas 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 Roxas City (RXS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). 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 Roxas Airport (RXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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