Johannesburg (JNB) to Tokyo (NRT)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,439

miles

13,582

kilometers

7,333

nautical miles

🕐 16h 34m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (63°)

Direction

🌍 +7h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,439	+5,063	13,502 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,439	+5,063	13,502 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,439	+4,220	12,659 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,439	+4,220	12,659 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,439	+8,439	16,878 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,439	+4,220	12,659 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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Johannesburg to Tokyo would take approximately 18 days compared to just 16h 34m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The JNB to NRT route connects Johannesburg, South Africa with Tokyo, Japan. This long-haul flight covers 8,439 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to Japan. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 63° from Johannesburg. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

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

🛬 About NRT

Narita International Airport

Narita International Airport (NRT) serves Tokyo, Japan.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from OR Tambo International Airport to Narita International Airport is 8,439 miles (13,582 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from JNB to NRT typically take around 16h 34m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,439 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.