Johannesburg (JNB) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,412

miles

10,319

kilometers

5,572

nautical miles

🕐 12h 43m

Flight Time

🧭 SE (135°)

Direction

🌍 +8h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,412	+3,847	10,259 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,412	+3,847	10,259 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,412	+3,206	9,618 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,412	+3,206	9,618 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,412	+6,412	12,824 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,412	+3,206	9,618 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Melbourne, your watch will be 8 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The JNB to MEL route connects Johannesburg, South Africa with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 6,412 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 135° from Johannesburg. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from OR Tambo International Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 6,412 miles (10,319 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from JNB to MEL typically take around 12h 43m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,412 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.