Distance From Unknown Field to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Unknown Field () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 7888 miles or 12694 kilometers or 6850 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 Southborough ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Southborough and Johannesburg takes around 18 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Unknown Field, Southborough, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 18 hours 8 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		12694 km
Statute Miles		7888 miles
Nautical Miles		6850 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 8 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

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

Location	Local Time
Southborough (United States)	2025-01-15, 06:45:00 EST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-01-15, 13:45:00 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

Unknown Field ( / 1MA5) Southborough, United States

Destination

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