HEI
Busum
Germany
9,118 km
5,666 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,118 km
5,666 mi / 4,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
163°
south southeast

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HEI JNB
Airport Name Heide-Busum Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HEI JNB
ICAO Code EDXB FAOR
City Busum Johannesburg
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 54.150000, 8.900000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Busum (HEI) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,118 kilometers (5,666 miles / 4,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Germany 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 12:44 in Busum, it's 13:44 in Johannesburg.

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

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Busum (HEI) follows a heading of 349° (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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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