New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,973
miles
12,831
kilometers
6,928
nautical miles

🕐 15h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 E (104°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,973 12,757
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,973 12,757
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,973 11,960
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,973 11,960
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,973 15,946
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,973 11,960
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?

This long-haul flight covers 7,973 miles across 16 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to JNB route connects New York, United States with Johannesburg, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 7,973 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 104° from New York. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 7,973 miles (12,831 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to JNB typically take around 15h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,973 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.