DIL
Dili
Timor-Leste
10,308 km
6,405 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,308 km
6,405 mi / 5,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Dili
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DIL JNB
Airport Name Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code DIL JNB
ICAO Code WPDL FAOR
City Dili Johannesburg
Country Timor-Leste South Africa
Timezone Asia/Dili Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 154 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -8.550000, 125.530000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Dili (DIL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) in Dili, Timor-Leste to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,308 kilometers (6,405 miles / 5,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Timor-Leste 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 05:52 in Dili, it's 22:52 in Johannesburg. With a 7-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 5,404 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Dili (DIL) follows a heading of 101° (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 Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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