Distance From Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, ROA - JNB Distance

The distance from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 8247 miles or 13272 kilometers or 7162 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 Roanoke ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Roanoke and Johannesburg takes around 18 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 18 hours 57 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 • ROA - JNB

Kilometers		13272 km
Statute Miles		8247 miles
Nautical Miles		7162 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 57 minutes

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - ROA to JNB Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • ROA - JNB

Time difference between Roanoke (United States) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 6 Hours ahead of Roanoke.

Location	Local Time
Roanoke (United States)	2026-03-20, 22:47:49 EDT
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-03-21, 04:47:49 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

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA / KROA) Roanoke, United States

Destination

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