JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,906 km
8,019 miles
TTN
Trenton
United States
Distance
12,906 km
8,019 mi / 6,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB TTN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Trenton Mercer Airport
IATA Code JNB TTN
ICAO Code FAOR KTTN
City Johannesburg Trenton
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 5,558 ft 213 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 40.280000, -74.810000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Trenton (TTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) in Trenton, United States is 12,906 kilometers (8,019 miles / 6,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 14:14 in Johannesburg, it's 07:14 in Trenton. 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 5,345 feet between the two airports. Trenton Mercer 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 Trenton (TTN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 103° (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 Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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