CUG
Cudal Airport
Australia
10,899 km
6,772 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,899 km
6,772 mi / 5,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CUG JNB
Airport Name Cudal Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CUG JNB
ICAO Code YCUA FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 491 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -33.280000, 148.760000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Cudal Airport (CUG) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cudal Airport (CUG) in Cudal Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,899 kilometers (6,772 miles / 5,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 04:47 in Cudal Airport, it's 19:47 in Johannesburg. With a 9-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 5,067 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Cudal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cudal Airport (CUG) follows a heading of 133° (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 Cudal Airport (CUG) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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