JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,530 km
7,164 miles
SCG
Spring Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
11,530 km
7,164 mi / 6,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB SCG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Spring Creek Airport
IATA Code JNB SCG
ICAO Code FAOR YSPK
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -18.630000, 144.570000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Spring Creek Airport (SCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Spring Creek Airport (SCG) in Spring Creek Airport, Australia is 11,530 kilometers (7,164 miles / 6,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 18:20 in Johannesburg, it's 02:20 in Spring Creek 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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek Airport (SCG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 236° (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 Spring Creek Airport (SCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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