JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,012 km
6,221 miles
UKK
Ust Kamenogorsk
Kazakhstan
Distance
10,012 km
6,221 mi / 5,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
31°
north northeast

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JNB UKK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ust-Kamennogorsk Airport
IATA Code JNB UKK
ICAO Code FAOR UASK
City Johannesburg Ust Kamenogorsk
Country South Africa Kazakhstan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Almaty
Elevation 5,558 ft 942 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 50.040000, 82.490000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ust Kamenogorsk (UKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ust-Kamennogorsk Airport (UKK) in Ust Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan is 10,012 kilometers (6,221 miles / 5,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:48 in Johannesburg, it's 18:48 in Ust Kamenogorsk. 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 4,616 feet between the two airports. Ust-Kamennogorsk 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 Ust Kamenogorsk (UKK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 227° (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 Ust-Kamennogorsk Airport (UKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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