JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,050 km
6,245 miles
KBJ
Kings Canyon Airport
Australia
Distance
10,050 km
6,245 mi / 5,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
117°
east southeast

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JNB KBJ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kings Canyon Airport
IATA Code JNB KBJ
ICAO Code FAOR YKCA
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -24.260000, 131.490000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kings Canyon Airport (KBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kings Canyon Airport (KBJ) in Kings Canyon Airport, Australia is 10,050 kilometers (6,245 miles / 5,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 South Africa with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:58 in Johannesburg, it's 15:28 in Kings Canyon Airport. 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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Kings Canyon Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kings Canyon Airport (KBJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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