JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,283 km
7,011 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
11,283 km
7,011 mi / 6,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB TWZ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code JNB TWZ
ICAO Code FAOR NZUK
City Johannesburg Twitzel
Country South Africa New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 11,283 kilometers (7,011 miles / 6,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:16 in Johannesburg, it's 01:16 in Twitzel. 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 3,983 feet between the two airports. Pukaki 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 Twitzel (TWZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 214° (southwest). 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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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