JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,726 km
5,422 miles
SPM
Trier
Germany
Distance
8,726 km
5,422 mi / 4,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SPM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Spangdahlem Air Base
IATA Code JNB SPM
ICAO Code FAOR ETAD
City Johannesburg Trier
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,197 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 49.970000, 6.690000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Trier (SPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) in Trier, Germany is 8,726 kilometers (5,422 miles / 4,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Germany. 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 12:10 in Johannesburg, it's 11:10 in Trier.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,361 feet between the two airports. Spangdahlem Air Base 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 Trier (SPM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 160° (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 Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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