The flight distance from Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) in Borgarfjordur eystri, Iceland to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,803 kilometers (6,713 miles / 5,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:35 in Borgarfjordur eystri, it's 05:35 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,478 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Borgarfjordur eystri Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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