AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
835 km
519 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
835 km
519 mi / 451 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

AFD JNB
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code AFD JNB
ICAO Code FAPA FAOR
City Port Alfred Johannesburg
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 307 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 835 kilometers (519 miles / 451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 20:08 in Port Alfred, it's 20:08 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,251 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Port Alfred Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 189° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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