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How long is the flight from New York to Johannesburg?

JFKNew York
JNBJohannesburg
Flight Time
14 h 46 min
Distance
12,846km

7,982 miles

Departure
18:32
Arrival
15:18
From

JFKNew York

John F Kennedy International Airport

Departure 18:32 · America/New_York

To

JNBJohannesburg

O. R. Tambo International Airport

Arrival 15:18 · Africa/Johannesburg

Route Details

The flight from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg covers a distance of approximately 12,846 kilometers (7,982 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 14 h 46 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/New_York
Arrival Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from New York to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from New York to Johannesburg takes around 14 h 46 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from New York to Johannesburg?

The distance from New York to Johannesburg is about 12,846 kilometers (7,982 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from New York to Johannesburg?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 14 h 46 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Johannesburg to New York.