Distance From Rimuchang Heliport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Rimuchang Heliport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 5314 miles or 8552 kilometers or 4615 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 Ngari (Rutog) ( China ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ngari (Rutog) and Johannesburg takes around 12 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rimuchang Heliport, Ngari (Rutog), China to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 12 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 • - JNB

Kilometers		8552 km
Statute Miles		5314 miles
Nautical Miles		4615 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 13 minutes

Rimuchang Heliport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

Location of Rimuchang Heliport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ngari (Rutog) to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ngari (Rutog), China and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between Ngari (Rutog) (China) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 4 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 4 Hours behind Ngari (Rutog).

Location	Local Time
Ngari (Rutog) (China)	2026-03-18, 08:51:34 +06
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-03-18, 04:51:34 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

Rimuchang Heliport ( / ) Ngari (Rutog), China

Destination

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