Route Guide

JNBSYDultra long-haul

O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney (Mascot)) — 11,024 km, ~12h 45m estimated flight time.

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11,024km (great-circle)
6,850miles
12h 45mest. flight time
+8htimezone diff
Internationalroute type

Airports on This Route

JNB · FAORO.R. Tambo International AirportJohannesburg, South Africa · UTC+2
SYD · YSSYSydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSydney (Mascot), Australia · UTC+10

Route Overview

JNB to SYD covers a great-circle distance of 11,024 km (6,850 miles), classified as a ultra long-haul route. At typical cruise speed, the estimated flight time is around 12h 45m — actual block time varies by aircraft type, winds and routing. Sydney (Mascot) is 8 hours ahead of Johannesburg (standard offset, not accounting for daylight saving time). This is an international route between South Africa and Australia. Route data indicates this city pair has historically been served nonstop.

Airlines on This Route

QF
Qantas
Australia

Aircraft types on record: 744

Airline and schedule data comes from historical route records and may not reflect current, seasonal or codeshare-only service. Always confirm live schedules with the airline before booking.

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