JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,658 km
6,622 miles
KTR
Tindal Airport
Australia
Distance
10,658 km
6,622 mi / 5,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KTR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tindal Airport
IATA Code JNB KTR
ICAO Code FAOR YPTN
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,558 ft 443 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -14.520000, 132.380000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tindal Airport (KTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tindal Airport (KTR) in Tindal Airport, Australia is 10,658 kilometers (6,622 miles / 5,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 18:04 in Johannesburg, it's 01:34 in Tindal Airport. 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 5,115 feet between the two airports. Tindal 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 Tindal Airport (KTR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 241° (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 Tindal Airport (KTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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