JFK to JNB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 12,831 km (7,973 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 16h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (JNB to JFK).
How far is it from New York to Johannesburg?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 12,831 km (7,973 mi, 6,928 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from JFK to JNB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 16h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JNB is roughly east of JFK.
How is the JFK to JNB route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-JNB in IATA codes and KJFK-FAOR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR).
| JFK | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | FAOR |
| Country | United States | South Africa |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #91 |
KJFK starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; FAOR starts with F, the prefix for southern Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JNB sits 5,545 ft (1,690 m) higher than JFK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JFK to JNB
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| SA | South African Airways | SAA | Springbok | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is New York from Johannesburg?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are 12,831 km (7,973 mi, 6,928 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to JNB?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and JNB takes about 16h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JNB from JFK?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) lies roughly east of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to JNB?
3 airlines appear on the JFK-JNB route in the open dataset, including JetBlue Airways, South African Airways, US Airways.
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