Distance From Narita International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, NRT - JNB Distance

The distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 8439 miles or 13581 kilometers or 7329 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 Narita ( Japan ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Narita and Johannesburg takes around 19 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Narita International Airport, Narita, Japan to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 19 hours 24 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 • NRT - JNB

Kilometers		13581 km
Statute Miles		8439 miles
Nautical Miles		7329 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 24 minutes

Narita International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - NRT to JNB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Narita, Japan and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Narita, Japan and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NRT - JNB

Time difference between Narita (Japan) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 7 Hours behind Narita.

Location	Local Time
Narita (Japan)	2025-12-14, 21:42:27 JST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 14:42:27 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

Narita International Airport (NRT / RJAA) Narita, Japan

Destination

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