BZZ
Brize Norton
United Kingdom
9,136 km
5,677 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,136 km
5,677 mi / 4,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
153°
south southeast

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BZZ JNB
Airport Name RAF Brize Norton O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BZZ JNB
ICAO Code EGVN FAOR
City Brize Norton Johannesburg
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 288 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 51.750000, -1.580000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Brize Norton (BZZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) in Brize Norton, United Kingdom to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,136 kilometers (5,677 miles / 4,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:00 in Brize Norton, it's 08:00 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,270 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than RAF Brize Norton. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Brize Norton (BZZ) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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