Johannesburg (JNB) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,850

miles

11,024

kilometers

5,952

nautical miles

🕐 13h 33m

Flight Time

🧭 SE (135°)

Direction

🌍 +8h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,850	+4,110	10,960 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,850	+4,110	10,960 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,850	+3,425	10,275 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,850	+3,425	10,275 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,850	+6,850	13,700 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,850	+3,425	10,275 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 Sydney, your watch will be 8 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The JNB to SYD route connects Johannesburg, South Africa with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 6,850 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 SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from OR Tambo International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 6,850 miles (11,024 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from JNB to SYD typically take around 13h 33m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,850 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.