BIK
Biak-Supiori Island
Indonesia
11,725 km
7,285 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,725 km
7,285 mi / 6,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
242°
west southwest

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BIK JNB
Airport Name Frans Kaisiepo Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BIK JNB
ICAO Code WABB FAOR
City Biak-Supiori Island Johannesburg
Country Indonesia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 46 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -1.190000, 136.110000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Biak-Supiori Island (BIK) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frans Kaisiepo Airport (BIK) in Biak-Supiori Island, Indonesia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,725 kilometers (7,285 miles / 6,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:34 in Biak-Supiori Island, it's 15:34 in Johannesburg. With a 7-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 5,512 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Frans Kaisiepo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Biak-Supiori Island (BIK) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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