IDB
Idre
Sweden
9,884 km
6,142 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,884 km
6,142 mi / 5,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IDB JNB
Airport Name Idre Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IDB JNB
ICAO Code ESUE FAOR
City Idre Johannesburg
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 0 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 61.870000, 12.690000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Idre (IDB) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Idre Airport (IDB) in Idre, Sweden to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,884 kilometers (6,142 miles / 5,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Sweden 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 11:57 in Idre, it's 12:57 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,558 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Idre Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Idre (IDB) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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