JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,280 km
5,767 miles
NIF
Camp Nifty Airport
Australia
Distance
9,280 km
5,767 mi / 5,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB NIF
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Camp Nifty Airport
IATA Code JNB NIF
ICAO Code FAOR YCNF
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,558 ft 295 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -21.670000, 121.590000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Camp Nifty Airport (NIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Camp Nifty Airport (NIF) in Camp Nifty Airport, Australia is 9,280 kilometers (5,767 miles / 5,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 00:40 in Johannesburg, it's 06:40 in Camp Nifty Airport. With a 6-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 5,263 feet between the two airports. Camp Nifty 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 Camp Nifty Airport (NIF) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 244° (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 Camp Nifty Airport (NIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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