ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
6,375 km
3,961 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,375 km
3,961 mi / 3,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

ALY JNB
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ALY JNB
ICAO Code HEAX FAOR
City Alexandria Johannesburg
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -6 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Alexandria (ALY) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,375 kilometers (3,961 miles / 3,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:13 in Alexandria, it's 16:13 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,564 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than El Nouzha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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