JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,623 km
9,086 miles
SLB
Storm Lake
United States
Distance
14,623 km
9,086 mi / 7,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SLB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Storm Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code JNB SLB
ICAO Code FAOR KSLB
City Johannesburg Storm Lake
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,488 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 42.600000, -95.240000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Storm Lake (SLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) in Storm Lake, United States is 14,623 kilometers (9,086 miles / 7,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 17:16 in Johannesburg, it's 09:16 in Storm Lake. 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 4,070 feet between the two airports. Storm Lake Municipal 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 Storm Lake (SLB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 89° (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 Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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