EMN
Nema
Mauritania
6,113 km
3,799 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,113 km
3,799 mi / 3,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
140°
southeast

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EMN JNB
Airport Name Nema Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code EMN JNB
ICAO Code GQNI FAOR
City Nema Johannesburg
Country Mauritania South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 751 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 16.620000, -7.320000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Nema (EMN) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nema Airport (EMN) in Nema, Mauritania to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,113 kilometers (3,799 miles / 3,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:43 in Nema, it's 15:43 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,807 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Nema Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nema (EMN) follows a heading of 317° (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 Nema Airport (EMN) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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