JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,359 km
5,816 miles
SMQ
Sampit-Borneo Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,359 km
5,816 mi / 5,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB SMQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sampit(Hasan) Airport
IATA Code JNB SMQ
ICAO Code FAOR WAOS
City Johannesburg Sampit-Borneo Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Pontianak
Elevation 5,558 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -2.500000, 112.970000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sampit-Borneo Island (SMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sampit(Hasan) Airport (SMQ) in Sampit-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 9,359 kilometers (5,816 miles / 5,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:49 in Johannesburg, it's 01:49 in Sampit-Borneo Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,508 feet between the two airports. Sampit(Hasan) 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 Sampit-Borneo Island (SMQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 244° (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 Sampit(Hasan) Airport (SMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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