HBA
Hobart
Australia
10,150 km
6,307 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,150 km
6,307 mi / 5,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Hobart
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HBA JNB
Airport Name Hobart International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HBA JNB
ICAO Code YMHB FAOR
City Hobart Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Hobart Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -42.840000, 147.510000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Hobart (HBA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hobart International Airport (HBA) in Hobart, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,150 kilometers (6,307 miles / 5,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 07:30 in Hobart, it's 22:30 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 5,545 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Hobart International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Hobart (HBA) follows a heading of 140° (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 Hobart International Airport (HBA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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