Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, JNB - JFK Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 7973 miles or 12831 kilometers or 6924 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and New York takes around 18 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 18 hours 19 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 - JFK

Kilometers		12831 km
Statute Miles		7973 miles
Nautical Miles		6924 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 19 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to JFK Flight Path

Location of OR Tambo International Airport & John F Kennedy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Johannesburg to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - JFK

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and New York (United States) is 6 Hours.
New York time is 6 Hours behind Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-05-13, 20:17:15 SAST
New York (United States)	2025-05-13, 14:17:15 EDT

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

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

Destination

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States