JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,749 km
9,786 miles
ZFW
Fairview
Canada
Distance
15,749 km
9,786 mi / 8,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB ZFW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Fairview Airport
IATA Code JNB ZFW
ICAO Code FAOR CEB5
City Johannesburg Fairview
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,166 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 56.080000, -118.440000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Fairview (ZFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Fairview Airport (ZFW) in Fairview, Canada is 15,749 kilometers (9,786 miles / 8,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Canada. 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 21:30 in Johannesburg, it's 12:30 in Fairview. 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 3,392 feet between the two airports. Fairview 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 Fairview (ZFW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). 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 Fairview Airport (ZFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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