JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,903 km
6,775 miles
NYN
Nyngan Airport
Australia
Distance
10,903 km
6,775 mi / 5,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB NYN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Nyngan Airport
IATA Code JNB NYN
ICAO Code FAOR YNYN
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,558 ft 569 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -31.550000, 147.200000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nyngan Airport (NYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nyngan Airport (NYN) in Nyngan Airport, Australia is 10,903 kilometers (6,775 miles / 5,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 18:00 in Johannesburg, it's 03:00 in Nyngan Airport. With a 9-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 4,989 feet between the two airports. Nyngan 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 Nyngan Airport (NYN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 232° (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 Nyngan Airport (NYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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