HIP
Headingly Airport
Australia
10,815 km
6,720 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,815 km
6,720 mi / 5,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HIP JNB
Airport Name Headingly Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HIP JNB
ICAO Code YHDY FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 0 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -21.330000, 138.280000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Headingly Airport (HIP) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Headingly Airport (HIP) in Headingly Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,815 kilometers (6,720 miles / 5,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 18:45 in Headingly Airport, it's 10:45 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 5,558 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Headingly Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Headingly Airport (HIP) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Headingly Airport (HIP) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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