BDW
Bedford Downs Airport
Australia
10,049 km
6,244 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,049 km
6,244 mi / 5,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BDW JNB
Airport Name Bedford Downs Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BDW JNB
ICAO Code YBDF FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,750 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -17.290000, 127.460000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) in Bedford Downs Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,049 kilometers (6,244 miles / 5,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 20:54 in Bedford Downs Airport, it's 14:54 in Johannesburg. 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 3,808 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Bedford Downs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) follows a heading of 110° (east 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 Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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