JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,960 km
7,431 miles
OKR
Yorke Island
Australia
Distance
11,960 km
7,431 mi / 6,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB OKR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Yorke Island Airport
IATA Code JNB OKR
ICAO Code FAOR YYKI
City Johannesburg Yorke Island
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -9.760000, 143.410000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Yorke Island (OKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Yorke Island Airport (OKR) in Yorke Island, Australia is 11,960 kilometers (7,431 miles / 6,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 20:10 in Johannesburg, it's 04:10 in Yorke Island. With a 8-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. Yorke Island 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 Yorke Island (OKR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 238° (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 Yorke Island Airport (OKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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