JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,537 km
7,169 miles
TWB
Toowoomba Airport
Australia
Distance
11,537 km
7,169 mi / 6,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB TWB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Toowoomba Airport
IATA Code JNB TWB
ICAO Code FAOR YTWB
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,086 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -27.540000, 151.920000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Toowoomba Airport (TWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Toowoomba Airport (TWB) in Toowoomba Airport, Australia is 11,537 kilometers (7,169 miles / 6,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 07:51 in Johannesburg, it's 15:51 in Toowoomba Airport. With a 8-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 3,472 feet between the two airports. Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba Airport (TWB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 230° (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 Toowoomba Airport (TWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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