Distance From Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County to OR Tambo International Airport, PAO - JNB Distance

The distance from Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 10539 miles or 16961 kilometers or 9152 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 Palo Alto ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palo Alto and Johannesburg takes around 24 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County, Palo Alto, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 24 hours 13 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 • PAO - JNB

Kilometers		16961 km
Statute Miles		10539 miles
Nautical Miles		9152 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 13 minutes

Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - PAO to JNB Flight Path

Location of Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Palo Alto to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PAO - JNB

Time difference between Palo Alto (United States) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 10 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 10 Hours ahead of Palo Alto.

Location	Local Time
Palo Alto (United States)	2025-12-16, 08:59:30 PST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 18:59:30 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

Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO / KPAO) Palo Alto, United States

Destination

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