Johannesburg to Sydney

Flight distance, time and route map · JNB → SYD

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 51°S. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance11,024 km6,850 miles · 5,952 nautical miles
Flight time
about 14 h 15 min direct, estimated
Heading
south-east 135° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Sydney to Johannesburg

Questions

How far is Johannesburg from Sydney by plane?

The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 11,024 km (6,850 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 Sydney?

About 14 h 15 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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