JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,879 km
7,381 miles
SYU
Sue Islet
Australia
Distance
11,879 km
7,381 mi / 6,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB SYU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Warraber Island Airport
IATA Code JNB SYU
ICAO Code FAOR YWBS
City Johannesburg Sue Islet
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,558 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -10.210000, 142.820000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sue Islet (SYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Warraber Island Airport (SYU) in Sue Islet, Australia is 11,879 kilometers (7,381 miles / 6,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 20:50 in Johannesburg, it's 04:50 in Sue Islet. 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 5,555 feet between the two airports. Warraber Island 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 Sue Islet (SYU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 239° (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 Warraber Island Airport (SYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.