Distance From Hendrix Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Hendrix Airport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 8720 miles or 14034 kilometers or 7573 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 Buckingham ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buckingham and Johannesburg takes around 20 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hendrix Airport, Buckingham, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 20 hours 2 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		14034 km
Statute Miles		8720 miles
Nautical Miles		7573 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 2 minutes

Hendrix Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

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

Location	Local Time
Buckingham (United States)	2026-09-17, 00:38:15 CDT
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-09-17, 07:38:15 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

Hendrix Airport ( / IS86) Buckingham, United States

Destination

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