JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,187 km
6,330 miles
KBB
Kirkimbie
Australia
Distance
10,187 km
6,330 mi / 5,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KBB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kirkimbie Station Airport
IATA Code JNB KBB
ICAO Code FAOR YKIR
City Johannesburg Kirkimbie
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -17.780000, 129.210000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kirkimbie (KBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kirkimbie Station Airport (KBB) in Kirkimbie, Australia is 10,187 kilometers (6,330 miles / 5,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 South Africa with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:57 in Johannesburg, it's 05:27 in Kirkimbie. With a 7.5-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. Kirkimbie Station Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kirkimbie (KBB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kirkimbie Station Airport (KBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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