ACF
Brisbane
Australia
11,618 km
7,219 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,618 km
7,219 mi / 6,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
230°
southwest

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ACF JNB
Airport Name Brisbane Archerfield Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ACF JNB
ICAO Code YBAF FAOR
City Brisbane Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 63 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -27.570000, 153.010000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Brisbane (ACF) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) in Brisbane, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,618 kilometers (7,219 miles / 6,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 21:41 in Brisbane, it's 13:41 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 5,495 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Brisbane Archerfield Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Brisbane (ACF) follows a heading of 131° (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 Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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