JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,641 km
6,612 miles
TYB
Tibooburra Airport
Australia
Distance
10,641 km
6,612 mi / 5,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
127°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

JNB TYB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tibooburra Airport
IATA Code JNB TYB
ICAO Code FAOR YTIB
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,558 ft 584 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -29.450000, 142.060000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tibooburra Airport (TYB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tibooburra Airport (TYB) in Tibooburra Airport, Australia is 10,641 kilometers (6,612 miles / 5,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 09:33 in Johannesburg, it's 17:33 in Tibooburra 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 4,974 feet between the two airports. Tibooburra 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 Tibooburra Airport (TYB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 236° (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 Tibooburra Airport (TYB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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