JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,104 km
6,278 miles
TRK
Tarakan Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,104 km
6,278 mi / 5,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB TRK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Juwata Airport
IATA Code JNB TRK
ICAO Code FAOR WALR
City Johannesburg Tarakan Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Makassar
Elevation 5,558 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 3.330000, 117.570000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tarakan Island (TRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Juwata Airport (TRK) in Tarakan Island, Indonesia is 10,104 kilometers (6,278 miles / 5,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:07 in Johannesburg, it's 17:07 in Tarakan Island. With a 6-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 5,538 feet between the two airports. Juwata 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 Tarakan Island (TRK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 244° (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 Juwata Airport (TRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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