Airport Comparison
| BYN | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bayankhongor Airport | O. R. Tambo International Airport |
| IATA Code | BYN | JNB |
| ICAO Code | ZMBH | FAOR |
| City | Bayankhongor | Johannesburg |
| Country | Mongolia | South Africa |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 6,085 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Coordinates | 46.160000, 100.700000 | -26.130000, 28.240000 |
Bayankhongor (BYN) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bayankhongor Airport (BYN) in Bayankhongor, Mongolia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,840 kilometers (6,735 miles / 5,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.
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 Mongolia 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 22:22 in Bayankhongor, it's 16:22 in Johannesburg. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bayankhongor (BYN) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Bayankhongor Airport (BYN) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.