JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,903 km
6,154 miles
KGC
Kingscote Airport
Australia
Distance
9,903 km
6,154 mi / 5,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
130°
southeast

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JNB KGC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kingscote Airport
IATA Code JNB KGC
ICAO Code FAOR YKSC
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 5,558 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -35.710000, 137.520000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kingscote Airport (KGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kingscote Airport (KGC) in Kingscote Airport, Australia is 9,903 kilometers (6,154 miles / 5,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 07:28 in Johannesburg, it's 15:58 in Kingscote Airport. With a 8.5-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 5,534 feet between the two airports. Kingscote 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 Kingscote Airport (KGC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 238° (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 Kingscote Airport (KGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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