JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,822 km
9,210 miles
SEP
Stephenville
United States
Distance
14,822 km
9,210 mi / 8,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SEP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Stephenville Clark Regional Airport
IATA Code JNB SEP
ICAO Code FAOR KSEP
City Johannesburg Stephenville
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,321 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 32.220000, -98.180000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Stephenville (SEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Stephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP) in Stephenville, United States is 14,822 kilometers (9,210 miles / 8,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 18:37 in Johannesburg, it's 10:37 in Stephenville. 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 4,237 feet between the two airports. Stephenville Clark Regional 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 Stephenville (SEP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 97° (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 Stephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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