CPA
Harper
Liberia
5,146 km
3,198 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
5,146 km
3,198 mi / 2,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CPA JNB
Airport Name Cape Palmas Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CPA JNB
ICAO Code GLCP FAOR
City Harper Johannesburg
Country Liberia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 20 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 4.380000, -7.700000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Harper (CPA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) in Harper, Liberia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 5,146 kilometers (3,198 miles / 2,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:08 in Harper, it's 16:08 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,538 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Cape Palmas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Harper (CPA) follows a heading of 306° (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 Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.