JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,074 km
6,259 miles
UEE
Queenstown Airport
Australia
Distance
10,074 km
6,259 mi / 5,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
139°
southeast

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JNB UEE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code JNB UEE
ICAO Code FAOR YQNS
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Hobart
Elevation 5,558 ft 264 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -42.080000, 145.530000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Queenstown Airport (UEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Queenstown Airport (UEE) in Queenstown Airport, Australia is 10,074 kilometers (6,259 miles / 5,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 13:58 in Johannesburg, it's 22:58 in Queenstown Airport. 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 5,294 feet between the two airports. Queenstown 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 Queenstown Airport (UEE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 233° (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 Queenstown Airport (UEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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