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Flight Distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Philadelphia (PHL)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
JNBFAOR
Johannesburg, South Africa
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Great Circle Path
12,932 km8,036 miles • 6,983 NM
Destination Airport
KPHLPHL
Philadelphia, United States
Philadelphia International Airport
Direct Distance
12,932 km
8,036 Statute Miles
6,983 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
15h 43m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,164 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
304° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
15h 43m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
14h 33m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
25h 22m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
- City / Country: Johannesburg, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FAOR
- Coordinates: -26.1401°, 28.2468°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 5558 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- City / Country: Philadelphia, United States
- ICAO Code: KPHL
- Coordinates: 39.8719°, -75.2411°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 36 ft
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