The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Swan Hill Airport (SWH) in Swan Hill Airport, Australia is 10,375 kilometers (6,447 miles / 5,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 10:49 in Johannesburg, it's 19:49 in Swan Hill Airport. With a 9-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 5,324 feet between the two airports. Swan Hill 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 Swan Hill Airport (SWH) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 234° (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 Swan Hill Airport (SWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.