JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,443 km
8,975 miles
SGF
Springfield
United States
Distance
14,443 km
8,975 mi / 7,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SGF
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Springfield-Branson Ntl Airport
IATA Code JNB SGF
ICAO Code FAOR KSGF
City Johannesburg Springfield
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,268 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 37.250000, -93.390000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Springfield (SGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Springfield-Branson Ntl Airport (SGF) in Springfield, United States is 14,443 kilometers (8,975 miles / 7,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 19:35 in Johannesburg, it's 11:35 in Springfield. 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 4,290 feet between the two airports. Springfield-Branson Ntl 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 Springfield (SGF) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 95° (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 Springfield-Branson Ntl Airport (SGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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