JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,093 km
8,757 miles
UNU
Juneau
United States
Distance
14,093 km
8,757 mi / 7,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB UNU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Dodge County Airport
IATA Code JNB UNU
ICAO Code FAOR KUNU
City Johannesburg Juneau
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 934 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 43.430000, -88.700000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Juneau (UNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Dodge County Airport (UNU) in Juneau, United States is 14,093 kilometers (8,757 miles / 7,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 06:33 in Johannesburg, it's 22:33 in Juneau. 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 4,624 feet between the two airports. Dodge County 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 Juneau (UNU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 93° (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 Dodge County Airport (UNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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