JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,969 km
6,816 miles
OSO
Osborne Mine Airport
Australia
Distance
10,969 km
6,816 mi / 5,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB OSO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Osborne Mine Airport
IATA Code JNB OSO
ICAO Code FAOR YOSB
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,558 ft 285 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -22.080000, 140.550000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Osborne Mine Airport (OSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Osborne Mine Airport (OSO) in Osborne Mine Airport, Australia is 10,969 kilometers (6,816 miles / 5,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 14:22 in Johannesburg, it's 22:22 in Osborne Mine Airport. 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 5,273 feet between the two airports. Osborne Mine 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 Osborne Mine Airport (OSO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 237° (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 Osborne Mine Airport (OSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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