HYC
High Wycombe
United Kingdom
9,098 km
5,654 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,098 km
5,654 mi / 4,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
154°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

HYC JNB
Airport Name Wycombe Air Park O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HYC JNB
ICAO Code EGTB FAOR
City High Wycombe Johannesburg
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 515 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 51.610000, -0.810000 -26.130000, 28.240000

High Wycombe (HYC) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wycombe Air Park (HYC) in High Wycombe, United Kingdom to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,098 kilometers (5,654 miles / 4,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 00:50 in High Wycombe, it's 01:50 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,043 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Wycombe Air Park. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to High Wycombe (HYC) 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 Wycombe Air Park (HYC) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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