Distance From Big Bay Beach Airstrip to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Big Bay Beach Airstrip () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 6950 miles or 11184 kilometers or 6035 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Big Bay ( New Zealand ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Big Bay and Johannesburg takes around 15 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Big Bay Beach Airstrip, Big Bay, New Zealand to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 15 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - JNB

Kilometers		11184 km
Statute Miles		6950 miles
Nautical Miles		6035 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 58 minutes

Big Bay Beach Airstrip to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

Location of Big Bay Beach Airstrip & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Big Bay to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Big Bay, New Zealand and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Big Bay, New Zealand and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between Big Bay (New Zealand) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 11 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 11 Hours behind Big Bay.

Location	Local Time
Big Bay (New Zealand)	2026-02-22, 20:52:19 NZDT
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-02-22, 09:52:19 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Big Bay Beach Airstrip ( / ) Big Bay, New Zealand

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa