BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
2,564 km
1,593 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
2,564 km
1,593 mi / 1,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
162°
south southeast

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BAN JNB
Airport Name Basongo Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BAN JNB
ICAO Code FZVR FAOR
City Basongo Johannesburg
Country DR Congo South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,640 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Basongo (BAN) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,564 kilometers (1,593 miles / 1,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:25 in Basongo, it's 12:25 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,918 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Basongo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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