ELF
El Fasher
Sudan
4,430 km
2,753 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,430 km
2,753 mi / 2,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

ELF JNB
Airport Name El Fasher Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ELF JNB
ICAO Code HSFS FAOR
City El Fasher Johannesburg
Country Sudan South Africa
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,393 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 13.610000, 25.320000 -26.130000, 28.240000

El Fasher (ELF) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Fasher Airport (ELF) in El Fasher, Sudan to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,430 kilometers (2,753 miles / 2,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:23 in El Fasher, it's 17:23 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,165 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than El Fasher Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to El Fasher (ELF) follows a heading of 356° (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 El Fasher Airport (ELF) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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