EMD
Emerald
Australia
11,516 km
7,156 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,516 km
7,156 mi / 6,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
233°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

EMD JNB
Airport Name Emerald Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code EMD JNB
ICAO Code YEML FAOR
City Emerald Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 624 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -23.570000, 148.180000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Emerald (EMD) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Emerald Airport (EMD) in Emerald, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,516 kilometers (7,156 miles / 6,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 11:45 in Emerald, it's 03:45 in Johannesburg. With a 8-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 4,934 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Emerald Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Emerald (EMD) follows a heading of 125° (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 Emerald Airport (EMD) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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