JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,649 km
9,102 miles
SWV
Evensk
Russia
Distance
14,649 km
9,102 mi / 7,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB SWV
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Severo-Evensk Airport
IATA Code JNB SWV
ICAO Code FAOR UHMW
City Johannesburg Evensk
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Srednekolymsk
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 61.920000, 159.230000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Evensk (SWV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Severo-Evensk Airport (SWV) in Evensk, Russia is 14,649 kilometers (9,102 miles / 7,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Russia. 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 18:57 in Johannesburg, it's 03:57 in Evensk. With a 9-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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Severo-Evensk 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 Evensk (SWV) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). 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 Severo-Evensk Airport (SWV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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