The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Yorketown Airport (ORR) in Yorketown Airport, Australia is 9,953 kilometers (6,184 miles / 5,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 12:16 in Johannesburg, it's 20:46 in Yorketown Airport. 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. Yorketown 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 Yorketown Airport (ORR) 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 Yorketown Airport (ORR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.