JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,335 km
5,800 miles
SQG
Sintang-Borneo Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,335 km
5,800 mi / 5,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
87°
east

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JNB SQG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sintang(Susilo) Airport
IATA Code JNB SQG
ICAO Code FAOR WIOS
City Johannesburg Sintang-Borneo Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Pontianak
Elevation 5,558 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 0.060000, 111.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sintang-Borneo Island (SQG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sintang(Susilo) Airport (SQG) in Sintang-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 9,335 kilometers (5,800 miles / 5,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 19:31 in Johannesburg, it's 00:31 in Sintang-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 5,460 feet between the two airports. Sintang(Susilo) 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 Sintang-Borneo Island (SQG) 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 Sintang(Susilo) Airport (SQG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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