IDK
Indulkana Airport
Australia
10,061 km
6,252 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,061 km
6,252 mi / 5,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IDK JNB
Airport Name Indulkana Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IDK JNB
ICAO Code YIDK FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 401 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -26.970000, 133.320000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Indulkana Airport (IDK) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indulkana Airport (IDK) in Indulkana Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,061 kilometers (6,252 miles / 5,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 14:47 in Indulkana Airport, it's 06:17 in Johannesburg. With a 8.5-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 5,157 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Indulkana Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Indulkana Airport (IDK) follows a heading of 121° (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 Indulkana Airport (IDK) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.