JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,968 km
6,815 miles
TYG
Thylungra Airport
Australia
Distance
10,968 km
6,815 mi / 5,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
125°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

JNB TYG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Thylungra Airport
IATA Code JNB TYG
ICAO Code FAOR YTHY
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,558 ft 165 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -26.080000, 143.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Thylungra Airport (TYG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Thylungra Airport (TYG) in Thylungra Airport, Australia is 10,968 kilometers (6,815 miles / 5,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 15:58 in Johannesburg, it's 23:58 in Thylungra 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 5,393 feet between the two airports. Thylungra 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 Thylungra Airport (TYG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 235° (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 Thylungra Airport (TYG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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