JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,893 km
6,768 miles
KSV
Springvale Airport
Australia
Distance
10,893 km
6,768 mi / 5,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KSV
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Springvale Airport
IATA Code JNB KSV
ICAO Code FAOR YSPV
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -23.550000, 140.700000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Springvale Airport (KSV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Springvale Airport (KSV) in Springvale Airport, Australia is 10,893 kilometers (6,768 miles / 5,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 20:26 in Johannesburg, it's 04:26 in Springvale 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. Springvale 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 Springvale Airport (KSV) 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 Springvale Airport (KSV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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