JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,919 km
6,785 miles
OAG
Orange
Australia
Distance
10,919 km
6,785 mi / 5,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB OAG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Orange Airport
IATA Code JNB OAG
ICAO Code FAOR YORG
City Johannesburg Orange
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,115 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -33.380000, 149.130000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Orange (OAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Orange Airport (OAG) in Orange, Australia is 10,919 kilometers (6,785 miles / 5,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 16:36 in Johannesburg, it's 01:36 in Orange. 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 2,443 feet between the two airports. Orange 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 Orange (OAG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 231° (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 Orange Airport (OAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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