JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,676 km
7,255 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
11,676 km
7,255 mi / 6,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB TAN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code JNB TAN
ICAO Code FAOR YTGA
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -27.130000, 153.360000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 11,676 kilometers (7,255 miles / 6,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 12:24 in Johannesburg, it's 20:24 in Tangalooma 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. Tangalooma 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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 229° (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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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