JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,829 km
9,836 miles
TKJ
Tok
United States
Distance
15,829 km
9,836 mi / 8,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB TKJ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tok Junction Airport
IATA Code JNB TKJ
ICAO Code FAOR PFTO
City Johannesburg Tok
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,643 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 63.330000, -142.950000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tok (TKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tok Junction Airport (TKJ) in Tok, United States is 15,829 kilometers (9,836 miles / 8,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 20:42 in Johannesburg, it's 09:42 in Tok. With a 11-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 3,915 feet between the two airports. Tok Junction 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 Tok (TKJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Tok Junction Airport (TKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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