The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (SLR) in Sulphur Springs, United States is 14,597 kilometers (9,070 miles / 7,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 18:00 in Johannesburg, it's 10:00 in Sulphur Springs. 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 5,069 feet between the two airports. Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs (SLR) 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 Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (SLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.