Johannesburg to Philadelphia - 8,036 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,036	+4,822	12,858 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,036	+4,822	12,858 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,036	+4,018	12,054 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,036	+4,018	12,054 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,036	+8,036	16,072 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,036	+4,018	12,054 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 8,036 miles across 17 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The JNB to PHL route connects Johannesburg, South Africa with Philadelphia, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,036 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 304° 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 PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from OR Tambo International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 8,036 miles (12,932 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from JNB to PHL typically take around 15h 48m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,036 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.

Johannesburg (JNB) to Philadelphia (PHL)