Charlotte (CLT) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,269
miles
13,307
kilometers
7,185
nautical miles

🕐 16h 15m
Flight Time
🧭 E (103°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,269 13,230
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,269 13,230
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,269 12,404
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,269 12,404
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,269 16,538
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,269 12,404
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Charlotte and Johannesburg earns you 16,538 base miles - that's 66% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The CLT to JNB route connects Charlotte, United States with Johannesburg, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 8,269 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to South Africa. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 103° from Charlotte. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, United States.

🛬 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 8,269 miles (13,307 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to JNB typically take around 16h 15m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,269 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.