FOT
Forster (Wallis Is) Airport
Australia
11,243 km
6,986 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,243 km
6,986 mi / 6,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

FOT JNB
Airport Name Forster (Wallis Is) Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FOT JNB
ICAO Code YFST FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -32.200000, 152.480000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) in Forster (Wallis Is) Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,243 kilometers (6,986 miles / 6,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 09:38 in Forster (Wallis Is) Airport, it's 00:38 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 5,554 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Forster (Wallis Is) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) follows a heading of 135° (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 Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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