JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,453 km
8,980 miles
TXK
Texarkana
United States
Distance
14,453 km
8,980 mi / 7,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB TXK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Texarkana Regional-Webb Field
IATA Code JNB TXK
ICAO Code FAOR KTXK
City Johannesburg Texarkana
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 390 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 33.500000, -94.000000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Texarkana (TXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) in Texarkana, United States is 14,453 kilometers (8,980 miles / 7,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 04:32 in Johannesburg, it's 20:32 in Texarkana. With a 8-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 5,168 feet between the two airports. Texarkana Regional-Webb Field 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 Texarkana (TXK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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