JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,206 km
6,963 miles
TMW
Tamworth
Australia
Distance
11,206 km
6,963 mi / 6,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB TMW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tamworth Airport
IATA Code JNB TMW
ICAO Code FAOR YSTW
City Johannesburg Tamworth
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,334 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -31.080000, 150.850000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tamworth (TMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tamworth Airport (TMW) in Tamworth, Australia is 11,206 kilometers (6,963 miles / 6,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 13:15 in Johannesburg, it's 22:15 in Tamworth. With a 9-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 4,224 feet between the two airports. Tamworth 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 Tamworth (TMW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 230° (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 Tamworth Airport (TMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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