Distance From RAF Benson to OR Tambo International Airport, BEX - JNB Distance

The distance from RAF Benson (BEX) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 5660 miles or 9109 kilometers or 4915 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 Benson ( United Kingdom ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Benson and Johannesburg takes around 13 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Benson, Benson, United Kingdom to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 13 hours 0 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 • BEX - JNB

Kilometers		9109 km
Statute Miles		5660 miles
Nautical Miles		4915 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 0 minutes

RAF Benson to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - BEX to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Benson, United Kingdom and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BEX - JNB

Time difference between Benson (United Kingdom) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 1 Hours ahead of Benson.

Location	Local Time
Benson (United Kingdom)	2026-07-30, 13:12:45 BST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-07-30, 14:12:45 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

RAF Benson (BEX / EGUB) Benson, United Kingdom

Destination

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