Distance From Elton Field to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Elton Field () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 9062 miles or 14583 kilometers or 7869 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 Platte City ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Platte City and Johannesburg takes around 20 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elton Field, Platte City, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 20 hours 49 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 • - JNB

Kilometers		14583 km
Statute Miles		9062 miles
Nautical Miles		7869 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 49 minutes

Elton Field to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

Location of Elton Field & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Platte City to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Platte City, United States and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between Platte City (United States) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 7 Hours ahead of Platte City.

Location	Local Time
Platte City (United States)	2025-01-15, 08:07:39 EST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-01-15, 15:07:39 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

Elton Field ( / 7MO5) Platte City, United States

Destination

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