BQA
Baler
Philippines
11,086 km
6,889 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,086 km
6,889 mi / 5,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BQA JNB
Airport Name Dr.Juan C. Angara Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BQA JNB
ICAO Code RPUR FAOR
City Baler Johannesburg
Country Philippines South Africa
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 108 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 15.730000, 121.500000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Baler (BQA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dr.Juan C. Angara Airport (BQA) in Baler, Philippines to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,086 kilometers (6,889 miles / 5,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:41 in Baler, it's 02:41 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 5,450 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Dr.Juan C. Angara Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Baler (BQA) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dr.Juan C. Angara Airport (BQA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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