Flight time from Melbourne to Johannesburg
MEL → JNB · Melbourne Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport
The flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes about 12h 38m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 6,412 miles (10,319 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
12h 38m
When will you arrive?
Johannesburg is 8 hours behind Melbourne. You cross 8 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?
- About 12h 38m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 6,412 miles, or 10,319 km (5,572 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Johannesburg is 8 hours behind Melbourne.
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