DRN
Dirranbandi Airport
Australia
11,181 km
6,948 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,181 km
6,948 mi / 6,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DRN JNB
Airport Name Dirranbandi Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code DRN JNB
ICAO Code YDBI FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 567 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -28.590000, 148.220000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Dirranbandi Airport (DRN) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dirranbandi Airport (DRN) in Dirranbandi Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,181 kilometers (6,948 miles / 6,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 03:28 in Dirranbandi Airport, it's 19:28 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 4,991 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Dirranbandi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Dirranbandi Airport (DRN) follows a heading of 129° (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 Dirranbandi Airport (DRN) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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