United States
South AfricaNew York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB) shipping route.
13,473 km by air, about 17 h 36 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: New York (JFK) and Johannesburg (JNB)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
New York (JFK)AirJohannesburg (JNB)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,473 km (8,372 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,832 km |
| Flight time | 17 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from John F. Kennedy International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is 13,473 km (7,275 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 12,832 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 17 h 36 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for JFK to JNB this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on New York to Johannesburg saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into South Africa, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from New York (JFK) in this directory, Johannesburg (JNB) is the 55th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from New York: Taipei (13,172 km), Mumbai (13,159 km) and Chongqing (12,802 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
13,473 km along the flight path (12,832 km great circle).
What is the flight time from New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
About 17 h 36 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Johannesburg (JNB) to New York (JFK) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Doha (DOH) to Johannesburg (JNB)6,555 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.