The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Turkey Creek Airport (TKY) in Turkey Creek, Australia is 10,132 kilometers (6,296 miles / 5,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 22:10 in Johannesburg, it's 04:10 in Turkey Creek. 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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Turkey 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 Turkey Creek (TKY) 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 Turkey Creek Airport (TKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.