EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
461 km
287 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
461 km
287 mi / 249 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
308°
northwest

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EMG JNB
Airport Name Empangeni Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code EMG JNB
ICAO Code FAEM FAOR
City Empangeni Johannesburg
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 251 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -28.720000, 31.890000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Empangeni (EMG) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 461 kilometers (287 miles / 249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 15:45 in Empangeni, it's 15:45 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,307 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Empangeni Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Empangeni (EMG) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Empangeni Airport (EMG) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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