BXU
Butuan City
Philippines
11,162 km
6,936 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,162 km
6,936 mi / 6,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
245°
west southwest

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BXU JNB
Airport Name Bancasi Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BXU JNB
ICAO Code RPME FAOR
City Butuan City Johannesburg
Country Philippines South Africa
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 141 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 8.950000, 125.480000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Butuan City (BXU) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bancasi Airport (BXU) in Butuan City, Philippines to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,162 kilometers (6,936 miles / 6,027 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 11:34 in Butuan City, it's 05:34 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 5,417 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Bancasi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Butuan City (BXU) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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