JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,288 km
5,150 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
8,288 km
5,150 mi / 4,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
347°
north northwest

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JNB SMV
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code JNB SMV
ICAO Code FAOR LSZS
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,558 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 46.530000, 9.880000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 8,288 kilometers (5,150 miles / 4,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:29 in Johannesburg, it's 11:29 in Samedan Airport.

The return flight from Samedan Airport (SMV) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). 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 Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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