BKQ
Blackall
Australia
11,234 km
6,981 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,234 km
6,981 mi / 6,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BKQ JNB
Airport Name Blackall Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BKQ JNB
ICAO Code YBCK FAOR
City Blackall Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 928 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -24.430000, 145.430000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Blackall (BKQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blackall Airport (BKQ) in Blackall, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,234 kilometers (6,981 miles / 6,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 13:04 in Blackall, it's 05:04 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 4,630 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Blackall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Blackall (BKQ) follows a heading of 124° (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 Blackall Airport (BKQ) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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