JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,251 km
8,855 miles
UCE
Eunice
United States
Distance
14,251 km
8,855 mi / 7,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB UCE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Eunice Airport
IATA Code JNB UCE
ICAO Code FAOR K4R7
City Johannesburg Eunice
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 30.470000, -92.420000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Eunice (UCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Eunice Airport (UCE) in Eunice, United States is 14,251 kilometers (8,855 miles / 7,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 22:09 in Johannesburg, it's 14:09 in Eunice. 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 5,516 feet between the two airports. Eunice 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 Eunice (UCE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 101° (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 Eunice Airport (UCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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