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Flights between New York (JFK) and Johannesburg (JNB)

John F Kennedy International Airport, United States ↔ OR Tambo International Airport, South Africa

A direct route between New York and Johannesburg appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

JetBlue Airways (B6)South African Airways (SA)US
Distance
12,831 km
7,973 miles
Est. flight time
16h 32m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~7h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United States

Jan
4°
9/-1
70mm
Feb
6°
11/1
60mm
Mar
11°
16/6
75mm
Apr
17°
22/12
80mm
May
23°
28/18
95mm
Jun
28°
33/23
100mm
Jul
30°
35/25
95mm
Aug
29°
34/24
90mm
Sep
25°
30/20
80mm
Oct
18°
23/13
70mm
Nov
11°
16/6
70mm
Dec
5°
10/0
75mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in South Africa

Jan
27°
32/22
110mm
Feb
27°
32/22
95mm
Mar
25°
30/20
75mm
Apr
23°
28/18
35mm
May
19°
24/14
15mm
Jun
16°
21/11
5mm
Jul
16°
21/11
5mm
Aug
18°
23/13
5mm
Sep
21°
26/16
25mm
Oct
23°
28/18
60mm
Nov
25°
30/20
95mm
Dec
26°
31/21
110mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

United States: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗South Africa: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is New York from Johannesburg?

New York (JFK) and Johannesburg (JNB) are around 12,831 km (7,973 miles) apart — an estimated 16h 32m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the JFK–JNB route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include JetBlue Airways, South African Airways, US. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between New York and Johannesburg?

Time difference ~ 7 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in South Africa?

Across South Africa, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 27°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for United States and South Africa?

The UK FCDO currently rates United States as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates South Africa as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.