JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,835 km
5,490 miles
KDB
Kambalda Airport
Australia
Distance
8,835 km
5,490 mi / 4,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KDB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kambalda Airport
IATA Code JNB KDB
ICAO Code FAOR YKBL
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -31.180000, 121.600000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kambalda Airport (KDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kambalda Airport (KDB) in Kambalda Airport, Australia is 8,835 kilometers (5,490 miles / 4,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 13:58 in Johannesburg, it's 19:58 in Kambalda Airport. With a 6-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. Kambalda 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 Kambalda Airport (KDB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 246° (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 Kambalda Airport (KDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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