Airport Comparison
| BMD | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport | O. R. Tambo International Airport |
| IATA Code | BMD | JNB |
| ICAO Code | FMML | FAOR |
| City | Belo sur Tsiribihina | Johannesburg |
| Country | Madagascar | South Africa |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 154 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Coordinates | -19.690000, 44.540000 | -26.130000, 28.240000 |
Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) in Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 1,815 kilometers (1,128 miles / 980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.
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 Madagascar with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 19:36 in Belo sur Tsiribihina, it's 18:36 in Johannesburg.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,404 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.