BQL
Boulia Airport
Australia
10,862 km
6,750 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,862 km
6,750 mi / 5,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BQL JNB
Airport Name Boulia Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BQL JNB
ICAO Code YBOU FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 542 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -22.910000, 139.900000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Boulia Airport (BQL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boulia Airport (BQL) in Boulia Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,862 kilometers (6,750 miles / 5,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 21:22 in Boulia Airport, it's 13:22 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 5,016 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Boulia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Boulia Airport (BQL) follows a heading of 120° (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 Boulia Airport (BQL) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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