Distance From Rottnest Island Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, RTS - JNB Distance

The distance from Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 5139 miles or 8270 kilometers or 4462 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 ( Australia ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Johannesburg takes around 11 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport, , Australia to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 11 hours 48 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 • RTS - JNB

Kilometers		8270 km
Statute Miles		5139 miles
Nautical Miles		4462 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 48 minutes

Rottnest Island Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - RTS to JNB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , Australia and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between , Australia and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RTS - JNB

Time difference between (Australia) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 6 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(Australia)	2025-12-15, 15:10:43 AWST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 09:10:43 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

Rottnest Island Airport (RTS / YRTI) , Australia

Destination

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