BXJ
Aima Ata
Kazakhstan
9,183 km
5,706 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,183 km
5,706 mi / 4,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BXJ JNB
Airport Name Boralday Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BXJ JNB
ICAO Code UAAR FAOR
City Aima Ata Johannesburg
Country Kazakhstan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Almaty Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,344 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 76.880000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Aima Ata (BXJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boralday Airport (BXJ) in Aima Ata, Kazakhstan to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,183 kilometers (5,706 miles / 4,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 15:19 in Aima Ata, it's 12:19 in Johannesburg. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,214 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Boralday Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Aima Ata (BXJ) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Boralday Airport (BXJ) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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