The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach, United States is 13,699 kilometers (8,512 miles / 7,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 20:44 in Johannesburg, it's 12:44 in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach. 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 5,474 feet between the two airports. Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach 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 Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.