IRG
Lockhart River Airport
Australia
11,771 km
7,314 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,771 km
7,314 mi / 6,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IRG JNB
Airport Name Lockhart River Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IRG JNB
ICAO Code YLHR FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 77 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -12.790000, 143.300000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) in Lockhart River Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,771 kilometers (7,314 miles / 6,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 00:07 in Lockhart River Airport, it's 16:07 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 5,481 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Lockhart River Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) follows a heading of 113° (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 Lockhart River Airport (IRG) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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