JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,496 km
10,250 miles
UGS
Ugashik
United States
Distance
16,496 km
10,250 mi / 8,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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JNB UGS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ugashik Airport
IATA Code JNB UGS
ICAO Code FAOR K9A8
City Johannesburg Ugashik
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 44 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 57.520000, -157.400000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ugashik (UGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ugashik Airport (UGS) in Ugashik, United States is 16,496 kilometers (10,250 miles / 8,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 05:47 in Johannesburg, it's 18:47 in Ugashik. 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 5,514 feet between the two airports. Ugashik 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 Ugashik (UGS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Ugashik Airport (UGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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