BKP
Barkly Downs Airport
Australia
10,880 km
6,761 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,880 km
6,761 mi / 5,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKP JNB
Airport Name Barkly Downs Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BKP JNB
ICAO Code YBAW FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 810 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -20.500000, 138.470000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Barkly Downs Airport (BKP) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barkly Downs Airport (BKP) in Barkly Downs Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,880 kilometers (6,761 miles / 5,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 01:11 in Barkly Downs Airport, it's 17:11 in Johannesburg. With a 8-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 4,748 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Barkly Downs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Barkly Downs Airport (BKP) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Barkly Downs Airport (BKP) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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