JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,051 km
9,973 miles
TNK
Tununak
United States
Distance
16,051 km
9,973 mi / 8,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
11°
north northeast

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JNB TNK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tununak Airport
IATA Code JNB TNK
ICAO Code FAOR POKA
City Johannesburg Tununak
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nome
Elevation 5,558 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 60.570000, -165.250000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tununak (TNK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tununak Airport (TNK) in Tununak, United States is 16,051 kilometers (9,973 miles / 8,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 23:02 in Johannesburg, it's 12:02 in Tununak. 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 5,496 feet between the two airports. Tununak 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 Tununak (TNK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Tununak Airport (TNK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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