BGK
Big Creek
Belize
13,427 km
8,343 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
13,427 km
8,343 mi / 7,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Belize
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BGK JNB
Airport Name Big Creek Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BGK JNB
ICAO Code MZBG FAOR
City Big Creek Johannesburg
Country Belize South Africa
Timezone America/Belize Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 22 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 16.520000, -88.410000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Big Creek (BGK) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Creek Airport (BGK) in Big Creek, Belize to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,427 kilometers (8,343 miles / 7,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:32 in Big Creek, it's 09:32 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 5,536 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Big Creek Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Big Creek (BGK) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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