JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,503 km
7,148 miles
XTO
Taroom Airport
Australia
Distance
11,503 km
7,148 mi / 6,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB XTO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Taroom Airport
IATA Code JNB XTO
ICAO Code FAOR YTAM
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,558 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -25.800000, 149.900000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Taroom Airport (XTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Taroom Airport (XTO) in Taroom Airport, Australia is 11,503 kilometers (7,148 miles / 6,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 13:44 in Johannesburg, it's 21:44 in Taroom Airport. With a 8-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 5,318 feet between the two airports. Taroom 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 Taroom Airport (XTO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 232° (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 Taroom Airport (XTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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