JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,278 km
6,386 miles
LIB
Limbunya Station Airport
Australia
Distance
10,278 km
6,386 mi / 5,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB LIB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Limbunya Station Airport
IATA Code JNB LIB
ICAO Code FAOR YLIM
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -17.250000, 129.880000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) in Limbunya Station Airport, Australia is 10,278 kilometers (6,386 miles / 5,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 22:12 in Johannesburg, it's 05:42 in Limbunya Station 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. Limbunya Station 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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 242° (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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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