JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,726 km
7,287 miles
KPP
Kalpowar Airport
Australia
Distance
11,726 km
7,287 mi / 6,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KPP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kalpowar Airport
IATA Code JNB KPP
ICAO Code FAOR YKPR
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -14.900000, 144.200000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kalpowar Airport (KPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kalpowar Airport (KPP) in Kalpowar Airport, Australia is 11,726 kilometers (7,287 miles / 6,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 19:13 in Johannesburg, it's 03:13 in Kalpowar Airport. 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. Kalpowar 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 Kalpowar Airport (KPP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 237° (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 Kalpowar Airport (KPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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