JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,536 km
6,547 miles
SGC
Surgut
Russia
Distance
10,536 km
6,547 mi / 5,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
20°
north northeast

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JNB SGC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Surgut Airport
IATA Code JNB SGC
ICAO Code FAOR USRR
City Johannesburg Surgut
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 5,558 ft 200 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 61.340000, 73.400000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Surgut (SGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Surgut Airport (SGC) in Surgut, Russia is 10,536 kilometers (6,547 miles / 5,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Russia. 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 19:16 in Johannesburg, it's 22:16 in Surgut. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,358 feet between the two airports. Surgut 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 Surgut (SGC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 220° (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 Surgut Airport (SGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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