ABH
Alpha Airport
Australia
11,380 km
7,071 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,380 km
7,071 mi / 6,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ABH JNB
Airport Name Alpha Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ABH JNB
ICAO Code YAPH FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,255 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -23.650000, 146.580000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Alpha Airport (ABH) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpha Airport (ABH) in Alpha Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,380 kilometers (7,071 miles / 6,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Alpha Airport, it's 17:06 in Johannesburg. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,303 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Alpha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Alpha Airport (ABH) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alpha Airport (ABH) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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