JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,126 km
6,292 miles
KFE
Cloudbreak Village
Australia
Distance
10,126 km
6,292 mi / 5,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB KFE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome
IATA Code JNB KFE
ICAO Code FAOR YFDF
City Johannesburg Cloudbreak Village
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 0.000000, 119.430000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Cloudbreak Village (KFE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) in Cloudbreak Village, Australia is 10,126 kilometers (6,292 miles / 5,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 13:10 in Johannesburg, it's 19:10 in Cloudbreak Village. 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 4,003 feet between the two airports. Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome 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 Cloudbreak Village (KFE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 244° (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 Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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