JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,545 km
6,552 miles
TCA
Tennant Creek
Australia
Distance
10,545 km
6,552 mi / 5,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB TCA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tennant Creek Airport
IATA Code JNB TCA
ICAO Code FAOR YTNK
City Johannesburg Tennant Creek
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,236 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -19.630000, 134.180000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 10,545 kilometers (6,552 miles / 5,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 01:42 in Johannesburg, it's 09:12 in Tennant Creek. 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 4,322 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek 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 Tennant Creek (TCA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 240° (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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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