BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
8,908 km
5,535 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,908 km
5,535 mi / 4,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BES JNB
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BES JNB
ICAO Code LFRB FAOR
City Brest/Guipavas Johannesburg
Country France South Africa
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 325 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,908 kilometers (5,535 miles / 4,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 France with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:22 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 05:22 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,233 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Brest Bretagne Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Brest/Guipavas (BES) follows a heading of 339° (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 Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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