Houston (IAH) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,021
miles
14,518
kilometers
7,839
nautical miles

🕐 17h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 E (100°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,021 14,434
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,021 14,434
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,021 13,532
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,021 13,532
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,021 18,042
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,021 13,532
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 Houston and Johannesburg earns you 18,042 base miles - that's 72% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to JNB route connects Houston, United States with Johannesburg, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 9,021 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 100° from Houston. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 9,021 miles (14,518 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to JNB typically take around 17h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,021 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.