BME
Broome
Australia
9,521 km
5,916 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,521 km
5,916 mi / 5,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BME JNB
Airport Name Broome International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BME JNB
ICAO Code YBRM FAOR
City Broome Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 56 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -17.940000, 122.230000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Broome (BME) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broome International Airport (BME) in Broome, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,521 kilometers (5,916 miles / 5,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 20:07 in Broome, it's 14:07 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 5,502 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Broome International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Broome (BME) follows a heading of 108° (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 Broome International Airport (BME) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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