BBD
Brady
United States
14,914 km
9,267 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
14,914 km
9,267 mi / 8,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

BBD JNB
Airport Name Curtis Field O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BBD JNB
ICAO Code KBBD FAOR
City Brady Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,827 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, -99.320000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Brady (BBD) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Curtis Field (BBD) in Brady, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 14,914 kilometers (9,267 miles / 8,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 United States with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:15 in Brady, it's 06:15 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 3,731 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Curtis Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Brady (BBD) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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