BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
4,735 km
2,942 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,735 km
2,942 mi / 2,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
208°
south southwest

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BSA JNB
Airport Name Bosaso Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BSA JNB
ICAO Code HCMF FAOR
City Bosaso Johannesburg
Country Somalia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Bosaso (BSA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,735 kilometers (2,942 miles / 2,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Somalia with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:59 in Bosaso, it's 17:59 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,555 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Bosaso Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Bosaso Airport (BSA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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