JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,284 km
5,769 miles
UUA
Bugulma
Russia
Distance
9,284 km
5,769 mi / 5,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB UUA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Bugulma Airport
IATA Code JNB UUA
ICAO Code FAOR UWKB
City Johannesburg Bugulma
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Moscow
Elevation 5,558 ft 991 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 54.640000, 52.800000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Bugulma (UUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Bugulma Airport (UUA) in Bugulma, Russia is 9,284 kilometers (5,769 miles / 5,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 19:36 in Johannesburg, it's 20:36 in Bugulma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,567 feet between the two airports. Bugulma 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 Bugulma (UUA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 202° (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 Bugulma Airport (UUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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