JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,108 km
6,281 miles
KNS
King Island Airport
Australia
Distance
10,108 km
6,281 mi / 5,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KNS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport King Island Airport
IATA Code JNB KNS
ICAO Code FAOR YKII
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5,558 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -39.880000, 143.880000

Johannesburg (JNB) to King Island Airport (KNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to King Island Airport (KNS) in King Island Airport, Australia is 10,108 kilometers (6,281 miles / 5,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 23:23 in Johannesburg, it's 08:23 in King Island Airport. With a 9-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 5,426 feet between the two airports. King Island 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 King Island Airport (KNS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 234° (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 King Island Airport (KNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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