JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,058 km
7,492 miles
UBR
Ubrub-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,058 km
7,492 mi / 6,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
104°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

JNB UBR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ubrub Airport
IATA Code JNB UBR
ICAO Code FAOR WAJU
City Johannesburg Ubrub-Papua Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,370 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -3.670000, 140.850000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ubrub-Papua Island (UBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ubrub Airport (UBR) in Ubrub-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,058 kilometers (7,492 miles / 6,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 03:51 in Johannesburg, it's 10:51 in Ubrub-Papua Island. With a 7-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 4,188 feet between the two airports. Ubrub 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 Ubrub-Papua Island (UBR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 241° (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 Ubrub Airport (UBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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