Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Auckland International Airport, JNB - AKL Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Auckland International Airport (AKL) is 7562 miles or 12169 kilometers or 6567 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Auckland ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Auckland takes around 17 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Auckland International Airport, Auckland, New Zealand is 17 hours 23 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 - AKL

Kilometers		12169 km
Statute Miles		7562 miles
Nautical Miles		6567 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 23 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Auckland International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to AKL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - AKL

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Auckland (New Zealand) is 10 Hours.
Auckland time is 10 Hours ahead of Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-06-13, 18:41:15 SAST
Auckland (New Zealand)	2026-06-14, 04:41:15 NZST

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

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

Destination

Auckland International Airport (AKL / NZAA) Auckland, New Zealand