ALR
Alexandra
New Zealand
11,160 km
6,934 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,160 km
6,934 mi / 6,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ALR JNB
Airport Name Alexandra Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ALR JNB
ICAO Code NZLX FAOR
City Alexandra Johannesburg
Country New Zealand South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 752 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -45.210000, 169.370000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Alexandra (ALR) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexandra Airport (ALR) in Alexandra, New Zealand to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,160 kilometers (6,934 miles / 6,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 New Zealand 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 05:28 in Alexandra, it's 18:28 in Johannesburg. With a 11-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 4,806 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Alexandra Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Alexandra (ALR) follows a heading of 153° (south 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 Alexandra Airport (ALR) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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