JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,367 km
6,442 miles
RBC
Robinvale Airport
Australia
Distance
10,367 km
6,442 mi / 5,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB RBC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Robinvale Airport
IATA Code JNB RBC
ICAO Code FAOR YROI
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5,558 ft 87 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -34.650000, 142.780000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Robinvale Airport (RBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Robinvale Airport (RBC) in Robinvale Airport, Australia is 10,367 kilometers (6,442 miles / 5,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 12:27 in Johannesburg, it's 21:27 in Robinvale 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 5,471 feet between the two airports. Robinvale 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 Robinvale Airport (RBC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 235° (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 Robinvale Airport (RBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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