Flight time from Johannesburg to Houston
JNB → IAH · O.R. Tambo International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
The flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Houston (IAH) takes about 16h 23m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 9,021 miles (14,518 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
16h 23m
When will you arrive?
Houston is 7 hours behind Johannesburg. You cross 7 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Houston?
- About 16h 23m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 9,021 miles, or 14,518 km (7,839 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Houston is 7 hours behind Johannesburg.
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