JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,083 km
8,129 miles
SZJ
Isla de la Juventud
Cuba
Distance
13,083 km
8,129 mi / 7,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
282°
west northwest

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JNB SZJ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Siguanea Airport
IATA Code JNB SZJ
ICAO Code FAOR MUSN
City Johannesburg Isla de la Juventud
Country South Africa Cuba
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Havana
Elevation 5,558 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 21.640000, -82.960000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Isla de la Juventud (SZJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Siguanea Airport (SZJ) in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba is 13,083 kilometers (8,129 miles / 7,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Cuba. 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 16:24 in Johannesburg, it's 09:24 in Isla de la Juventud. 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. Siguanea 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 Isla de la Juventud (SZJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 109° (east 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 Siguanea Airport (SZJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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