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New York (JFK)Johannesburg (JNB)
Direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport in United States to O.R. Tambo International Airport in South Africa.
3 airlines operate this route.
Great-circle distance
12,832 km
Estimated flight time
15h 36m
Operating airlines
3
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Airlines flying JFK → JNB
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New York to Johannesburg — frequently asked questions
Which airlines fly from New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, South African Airways are known to operate direct flights between New York and Johannesburg.
How long is the flight from New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
The estimated flight time is 15h 36m, covering a great-circle distance of 12,832 km between New York and Johannesburg.
Are there direct flights from New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
Yes. 3 airlines operate direct flights on the JFK–JNB route, so a non-stop journey is available.
About this data. The base list of operating airlines is sourced from the OpenFlights public route database, augmented with manual overrides for carriers that have rebranded, merged, or ceased operations. For live schedules and seat availability, check directly with each airline. Distance is calculated as the great-circle distance between airport coordinates; estimated flight time assumes a typical cruise speed of 850 km/h with 30 minutes of taxi/climb buffer.