BNC
Beni
DR Congo
2,972 km
1,847 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
2,972 km
1,847 mi / 1,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

BNC JNB
Airport Name Beni Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BNC JNB
ICAO Code FZNP FAOR
City Beni Johannesburg
Country DR Congo South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,517 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 0.570000, 29.470000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Beni (BNC) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,972 kilometers (1,847 miles / 1,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 15:29 in Beni, it's 15:29 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,041 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Beni Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Beni (BNC) follows a heading of 3° (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 Beni Airport (BNC) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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