The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom is 9,887 kilometers (6,144 miles / 5,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:28 in Johannesburg, it's 07:28 in Orkney Islands.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,508 feet between the two airports. Kirkwall 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 Orkney Islands (KOI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 152° (south 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.