BYT
Bantry
Ireland
9,402 km
5,842 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,402 km
5,842 mi / 5,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
147°
south southeast

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BYT JNB
Airport Name Bantry Aerodrome O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BYT JNB
ICAO Code EIBN FAOR
City Bantry Johannesburg
Country Ireland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Dublin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 51.670000, -9.480000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Bantry (BYT) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bantry Aerodrome (BYT) in Bantry, Ireland to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,402 kilometers (5,842 miles / 5,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 Ireland 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 15:38 in Bantry, it's 17:38 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,551 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Bantry Aerodrome. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bantry (BYT) follows a heading of 338° (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 Bantry Aerodrome (BYT) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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