BEB
Balivanich
United Kingdom
9,873 km
6,135 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,873 km
6,135 mi / 5,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
148°
south southeast

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BEB JNB
Airport Name Benbecula Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BEB JNB
ICAO Code EGPL FAOR
City Balivanich Johannesburg
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 19 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 57.480000, -7.360000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Balivanich (BEB) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benbecula Airport (BEB) in Balivanich, United Kingdom to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,873 kilometers (6,135 miles / 5,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:35 in Balivanich, it's 10:35 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,539 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Benbecula Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Balivanich (BEB) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Benbecula Airport (BEB) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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