BBL
Ballera Airport
Australia
10,748 km
6,678 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,748 km
6,678 mi / 5,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
236°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

BBL JNB
Airport Name Ballera Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BBL JNB
ICAO Code YLLE FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 385 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -27.410000, 141.810000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Ballera Airport (BBL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ballera Airport (BBL) in Ballera Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,748 kilometers (6,678 miles / 5,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Australia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:15 in Ballera Airport, it's 08:15 in Johannesburg. 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 5,173 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Ballera Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Ballera Airport (BBL) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ballera Airport (BBL) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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