JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,173 km
6,321 miles
TEL
Telupid
Malaysia
Distance
10,173 km
6,321 mi / 5,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
84°
east

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JNB TEL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Telupid Airport
IATA Code JNB TEL
ICAO Code FAOR WBKE
City Johannesburg Telupid
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuching
Elevation 5,558 ft 343 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 5.630000, 117.130000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Telupid (TEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Telupid Airport (TEL) in Telupid, Malaysia is 10,173 kilometers (6,321 miles / 5,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Malaysia. 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 18:48 in Johannesburg, it's 00:48 in Telupid. With a 6-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 5,215 feet between the two airports. Telupid 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 Telupid (TEL) 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 Telupid Airport (TEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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