Johannesburg to Melbourne

Flight distance, time and route map · JNB → MEL

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 50°S. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance10,319 km6,412 miles · 5,572 nautical miles
Flight time
about 13 h 25 min direct, estimated
Heading
south-east 135° at departure
To
Melbourne Airport Australia
Type
International · long-haul
Melbourne to Johannesburg

Questions

How far is Johannesburg from Melbourne by plane?

The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport and Melbourne Airport is 10,319 km (6,412 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

About 13 h 25 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Johannesburg heading south-east (135°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the south pole on a flat map.

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