JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,026 km
8,716 miles
SBM
Sheboygan
United States
Distance
14,026 km
8,716 mi / 7,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SBM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sheboygan County Memorial Airport
IATA Code JNB SBM
ICAO Code FAOR KSBM
City Johannesburg Sheboygan
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 755 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 43.770000, -87.850000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sheboygan (SBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sheboygan County Memorial Airport (SBM) in Sheboygan, United States is 14,026 kilometers (8,716 miles / 7,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 14:28 in Johannesburg, it's 06:28 in Sheboygan. 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 4,803 feet between the two airports. Sheboygan County Memorial 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 Sheboygan (SBM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 93° (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 Sheboygan County Memorial Airport (SBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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