JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,192 km
7,576 miles
TMZ
Thames Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
12,192 km
7,576 mi / 6,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
153°
south southeast

Ready to fly JNB to TMZ?

Compare flight prices across hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

Find flights from JNB to TMZ

Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Airport Comparison

JNB TMZ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Thames Aerodrome
IATA Code JNB TMZ
ICAO Code FAOR NZTH
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,558 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -37.160000, 175.550000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) in Thames Aerodrome, New Zealand is 12,192 kilometers (7,576 miles / 6,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 New Zealand. 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 14:28 in Johannesburg, it's 00:28 in Thames Aerodrome. With a 10-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 5,548 feet between the two airports. Thames Aerodrome 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 Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Cheapest months to fly JNB → TMZ

Live ticket prices for the next 12 months. Click any month to see deals.

Flight schedule JNB → TMZ

Upcoming departures, airlines, and flight numbers for this route.

Flight JNB → TMZ delayed or cancelled?

You may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU 261 / UK 261. Check eligibility in 2 minutes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.