Distance From El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) to OR Tambo International Airport, NJK - JNB Distance

The distance from El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 10229 miles or 16462 kilometers or 8883 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from El Centro ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between El Centro and Johannesburg takes around 23 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field), El Centro, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 23 hours 31 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NJK - JNB

Kilometers		16462 km
Statute Miles		10229 miles
Nautical Miles		8883 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 31 minutes

El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - NJK to JNB Flight Path

Location of El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view El Centro to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between El Centro, United States and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NJK - JNB

Time difference between El Centro (United States) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 10 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 10 Hours ahead of El Centro.

Location	Local Time
El Centro (United States)	2025-01-15, 10:50:48 PST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-01-15, 20:50:48 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK / KNJK) El Centro, United States

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa