ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
11,095 km
6,894 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,095 km
6,894 mi / 5,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
240°
west southwest

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ELC JNB
Airport Name Elcho Island Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ELC JNB
ICAO Code YELD FAOR
City Elcho Island Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 101 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, 135.570000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Elcho Island (ELC) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,095 kilometers (6,894 miles / 5,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 22:25 in Elcho Island, it's 14:55 in Johannesburg. With a 7.5-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 5,457 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Elcho Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Elcho Island (ELC) follows a heading of 109° (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 Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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