BQW
Balgo Hill Airport
Australia
9,949 km
6,182 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,949 km
6,182 mi / 5,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
242°
west southwest

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BQW JNB
Airport Name Balgo Hill Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BQW JNB
ICAO Code YBGO FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 439 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -20.150000, 127.970000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) in Balgo Hill Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,949 kilometers (6,182 miles / 5,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 14:32 in Balgo Hill Airport, it's 08:32 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 5,119 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Balgo Hill Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) follows a heading of 112° (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 Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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