JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,398 km
6,461 miles
TGN
Latrobe Valley Airport
Australia
Distance
10,398 km
6,461 mi / 5,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB TGN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Latrobe Valley Airport
IATA Code JNB TGN
ICAO Code FAOR YLTV
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5,558 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -38.210000, 146.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Latrobe Valley Airport (TGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Latrobe Valley Airport (TGN) in Latrobe Valley Airport, Australia is 10,398 kilometers (6,461 miles / 5,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 13:30 in Johannesburg, it's 22:30 in Latrobe Valley 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 5,378 feet between the two airports. Latrobe Valley 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 Latrobe Valley Airport (TGN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 232° (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 Latrobe Valley Airport (TGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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