ETE
Metema
Ethiopia
4,427 km
2,751 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,427 km
2,751 mi / 2,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

ETE JNB
Airport Name Metema Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ETE JNB
ICAO Code HAMM FAOR
City Metema Johannesburg
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,650 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 12.930000, 36.170000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Metema (ETE) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metema Airport (ETE) in Metema, Ethiopia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,427 kilometers (2,751 miles / 2,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:05 in Metema, it's 20:05 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,908 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Metema Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Metema (ETE) follows a heading of 12° (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 Metema Airport (ETE) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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