JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,063 km
6,253 miles
SPE
Sepulot
Malaysia
Distance
10,063 km
6,253 mi / 5,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB SPE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sepulot Airport
IATA Code JNB SPE
ICAO Code FAOR WBKO
City Johannesburg Sepulot
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuching
Elevation 5,558 ft 800 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 4.730000, 116.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sepulot (SPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sepulot Airport (SPE) in Sepulot, Malaysia is 10,063 kilometers (6,253 miles / 5,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Malaysia. 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 15:38 in Johannesburg, it's 21:38 in Sepulot. With a 6-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 4,758 feet between the two airports. Sepulot 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 Sepulot (SPE) 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 Sepulot Airport (SPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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