JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,643 km
5,992 miles
RYG
Rygge
Norway
Distance
9,643 km
5,992 mi / 5,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB RYG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Moss Airport Rygge
IATA Code JNB RYG
ICAO Code FAOR ENRY
City Johannesburg Rygge
Country South Africa Norway
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Oslo
Elevation 5,558 ft 174 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 59.380000, 10.790000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Rygge (RYG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) in Rygge, Norway is 9,643 kilometers (5,992 miles / 5,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:42 in Johannesburg, it's 14:42 in Rygge.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,384 feet between the two airports. Moss Airport Rygge 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 Rygge (RYG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 164° (south southeast). 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 Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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