The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) in Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 9,890 kilometers (6,146 miles / 5,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Indonesia. 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 21:51 in Johannesburg, it's 03:51 in Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island. With a 6-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 5,511 feet between the two airports. Hasanuddin 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 Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island (UPG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 244° (west 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 Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.