JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,417 km
6,473 miles
TBK
Timber Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
10,417 km
6,473 mi / 5,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB TBK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Timber Creek Airport
IATA Code JNB TBK
ICAO Code FAOR YTBR
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,558 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -15.620000, 130.450000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Timber Creek Airport (TBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Timber Creek Airport (TBK) in Timber Creek Airport, Australia is 10,417 kilometers (6,473 miles / 5,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 21:31 in Johannesburg, it's 05:01 in Timber Creek 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 5,542 feet between the two airports. Timber 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 Timber Creek Airport (TBK) 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 Timber Creek Airport (TBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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