BHQ
Broken Hill
Australia
10,434 km
6,484 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,434 km
6,484 mi / 5,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BHQ JNB
Airport Name Broken Hill Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BHQ JNB
ICAO Code YBHI FAOR
City Broken Hill Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 958 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -32.000000, 141.470000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Broken Hill (BHQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) in Broken Hill, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,434 kilometers (6,484 miles / 5,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Australia 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 07:53 in Broken Hill, it's 23:23 in Johannesburg. With a 8.5-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 4,600 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Broken Hill Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Broken Hill (BHQ) follows a heading of 129° (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 Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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