JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,688 km
6,020 miles
KYI
Yalata Mission
Australia
Distance
9,688 km
6,020 mi / 5,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KYI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Yalata Mission Airport
IATA Code JNB KYI
ICAO Code FAOR YYTA
City Johannesburg Yalata Mission
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -31.470000, 131.820000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Yalata Mission (KYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Yalata Mission Airport (KYI) in Yalata Mission, Australia is 9,688 kilometers (6,020 miles / 5,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 20:10 in Johannesburg, it's 04:40 in Yalata Mission. 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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Yalata Mission 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 Yalata Mission (KYI) 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 Yalata Mission Airport (KYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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