JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,658 km
6,623 miles
SNB
Snake Bay Airport
Australia
Distance
10,658 km
6,623 mi / 5,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB SNB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Snake Bay Airport
IATA Code JNB SNB
ICAO Code FAOR YSNB
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,558 ft 173 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -11.420000, 130.650000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Snake Bay Airport (SNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Snake Bay Airport (SNB) in Snake Bay Airport, Australia is 10,658 kilometers (6,623 miles / 5,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 12:20 in Johannesburg, it's 19:50 in Snake Bay Airport. With a 7.5-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 5,385 feet between the two airports. Snake Bay 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 Snake Bay Airport (SNB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 242° (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 Snake Bay Airport (SNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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