JNB to SIN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is 8,656 km (5,378 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SIN to JNB).
How far is it from Johannesburg to Singapore?
The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is 8,656 km (5,378 mi, 4,674 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 JNB to SIN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SIN is roughly east of JNB.
How is the JNB to SIN route written in code?
The pair is written JNB-SIN in IATA codes and FAOR-WSSS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR), Singapore Changi Airport is SIN (WSSS).
| JNB | SIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport | Singapore Changi Airport |
| ICAO code | FAOR | WSSS |
| Country | South Africa | Singapore |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 22 ft |
| Rank by connections | #91 | #12 |
FAOR starts with F, the ICAO prefix for southern Africa; WSSS starts with W, the prefix for the Malay Archipelago. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SIN sits 5,536 ft (1,687 m) lower than JNB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JNB to SIN
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ | Singapore Airlines | SIA | Singapore | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: OZ, SA, VA.
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 Johannesburg from Singapore?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are 8,656 km (5,378 mi, 4,674 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JNB to SIN?
A typical nonstop flight between JNB and SIN takes about 11h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SIN from JNB?
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) lies roughly east of O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Which airlines fly JNB to SIN?
1 airline appear on the JNB-SIN route in the open dataset, including Singapore Airlines.
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