JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,557 km
6,560 miles
TAX
Tikong-Taliabu Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,557 km
6,560 mi / 5,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB TAX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Taliabu Island Airport
IATA Code JNB TAX
ICAO Code FAOR WAPT
City Johannesburg Tikong-Taliabu Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,558 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -1.640000, 124.560000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tikong-Taliabu Island (TAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Taliabu Island Airport (TAX) in Tikong-Taliabu Island, Indonesia is 10,557 kilometers (6,560 miles / 5,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:41 in Johannesburg, it's 19:41 in Tikong-Taliabu Island. With a 7-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 5,549 feet between the two airports. Taliabu 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 Tikong-Taliabu Island (TAX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 244° (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 Taliabu Island Airport (TAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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