The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) in Sanana-Seram Island, Indonesia is 10,676 kilometers (6,634 miles / 5,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 20:23 in Johannesburg, it's 03:23 in Sanana-Seram Island. With a 7-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 5,519 feet between the two airports. Emalamo Sanana 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 Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 243° (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 Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.