BFS
Belfast
United Kingdom
9,568 km
5,945 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,568 km
5,945 mi / 5,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BFS JNB
Airport Name Belfast International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BFS JNB
ICAO Code EGAA FAOR
City Belfast Johannesburg
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 268 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 54.660000, -6.220000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Belfast (BFS) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) in Belfast, United Kingdom to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,568 kilometers (5,945 miles / 5,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 00:24 in Belfast, it's 02:24 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,290 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Belfast International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Belfast (BFS) follows a heading of 341° (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 Belfast International Airport (BFS) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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