JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,653 km
10,348 miles
SUO
Sunriver
United States
Distance
16,653 km
10,348 mi / 8,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SUO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sunriver Airport
IATA Code JNB SUO
ICAO Code FAOR KS21
City Johannesburg Sunriver
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,164 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 43.880000, -121.450000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sunriver (SUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sunriver Airport (SUO) in Sunriver, United States is 16,653 kilometers (10,348 miles / 8,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:39 in Johannesburg, it's 03:39 in Sunriver. With a 10-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 1,395 feet between the two airports. Sunriver 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 Sunriver (SUO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). 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 Sunriver Airport (SUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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