BOL
Ballykelly
United Kingdom
9,633 km
5,985 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,633 km
5,985 mi / 5,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
149°
south southeast

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BOL JNB
Airport Name Ballykelly Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BOL JNB
ICAO Code EGQB FAOR
City Ballykelly Johannesburg
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 85 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 55.060000, -7.020000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Ballykelly (BOL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ballykelly Airport (BOL) in Ballykelly, United Kingdom to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,633 kilometers (5,985 miles / 5,201 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 08:06 in Ballykelly, it's 10:06 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,473 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Ballykelly Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Ballykelly (BOL) 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 Ballykelly Airport (BOL) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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