JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,354 km
5,812 miles
UFA
Ufa
Russia
Distance
9,354 km
5,812 mi / 5,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB UFA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ufa International Airport
IATA Code JNB UFA
ICAO Code FAOR UWUU
City Johannesburg Ufa
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 5,558 ft 449 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 54.560000, 55.870000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ufa (UFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ufa International Airport (UFA) in Ufa, Russia is 9,354 kilometers (5,812 miles / 5,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:28 in Johannesburg, it's 21:28 in Ufa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,109 feet between the two airports. Ufa International 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 Ufa (UFA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 205° (south 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 Ufa International Airport (UFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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