Distance From Rush City Regional Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Rush City Regional Airport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 8968 miles or 14433 kilometers or 7788 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 Rush City ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rush City and Johannesburg takes around 20 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rush City Regional Airport, Rush City, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 20 hours 37 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		14433 km
Statute Miles		8968 miles
Nautical Miles		7788 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 37 minutes

Rush City Regional Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rush City, United States and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

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

Location	Local Time
Rush City (United States)	2026-03-20, 19:32:38 CDT
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-03-21, 02:32:38 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

Rush City Regional Airport ( / KROS) Rush City, United States

Destination

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