BUC
Burketown Airport
Australia
11,136 km
6,920 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,136 km
6,920 mi / 6,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
238°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

BUC JNB
Airport Name Burketown Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BUC JNB
ICAO Code YBKT FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 21 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -17.750000, 139.530000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Burketown Airport (BUC) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burketown Airport (BUC) in Burketown Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,136 kilometers (6,920 miles / 6,013 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 01:04 in Burketown Airport, it's 17:04 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 5,537 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Burketown Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Burketown Airport (BUC) follows a heading of 116° (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 Burketown Airport (BUC) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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