JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,289 km
8,257 miles
VEV
Barakoma
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,289 km
8,257 mi / 7,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB VEV
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Barakoma Airport
IATA Code JNB VEV
ICAO Code FAOR AGBA
City Johannesburg Barakoma
Country South Africa Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -7.910000, 156.710000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Barakoma (VEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Barakoma Airport (VEV) in Barakoma, Solomon Islands is 13,289 kilometers (8,257 miles / 7,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:46 in Johannesburg, it's 04:46 in Barakoma. With a 9-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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Barakoma 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 Barakoma (VEV) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 234° (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 Barakoma Airport (VEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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