JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,899 km
7,394 miles
SKC
Suki
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,899 km
7,394 mi / 6,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
108°
east southeast

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JNB SKC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Suki Airport
IATA Code JNB SKC
ICAO Code FAOR AYSU
City Johannesburg Suki
Country South Africa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5,558 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -8.050000, 141.720000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Suki (SKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Suki Airport (SKC) in Suki, Papua New Guinea is 11,899 kilometers (7,394 miles / 6,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:12 in Johannesburg, it's 04:12 in Suki. 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 5,534 feet between the two airports. Suki 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 Suki (SKC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 239° (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 Suki Airport (SKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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