BBR
Basse Terre
GP
10,781 km
6,699 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,781 km
6,699 mi / 5,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guadeloupe
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BBR JNB
Airport Name Baillif Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BBR JNB
ICAO Code TFFB FAOR
City Basse Terre Johannesburg
Country GP South Africa
Timezone America/Guadeloupe Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 59 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 16.010000, -61.740000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Basse Terre (BBR) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baillif Airport (BBR) in Basse Terre, GP to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,781 kilometers (6,699 miles / 5,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 GP 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 07:26 in Basse Terre, it's 13:26 in Johannesburg. With a 6-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 5,499 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Baillif Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Basse Terre (BBR) follows a heading of 284° (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 Baillif Airport (BBR) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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