JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,068 km
7,499 miles
SEH
Senggeh-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,068 km
7,499 mi / 6,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
104°
east southeast

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JNB SEH
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Senggeh Airport
IATA Code JNB SEH
ICAO Code FAOR WAJS
City Johannesburg Senggeh-Papua Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,558 ft 914 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -3.430000, 140.820000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Senggeh-Papua Island (SEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Senggeh Airport (SEH) in Senggeh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,068 kilometers (7,499 miles / 6,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Indonesia. 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 19:25 in Johannesburg, it's 02:25 in Senggeh-Papua Island. With a 7-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 4,644 feet between the two airports. Senggeh 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 Senggeh-Papua Island (SEH) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 241° (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 Senggeh Airport (SEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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