ETH
Eilat
Israel
6,234 km
3,873 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,234 km
3,873 mi / 3,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

ETH JNB
Airport Name Eilat Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ETH JNB
ICAO Code LLET FAOR
City Eilat Johannesburg
Country Israel South Africa
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 42 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 29.560000, 34.960000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Eilat (ETH) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eilat Airport (ETH) in Eilat, Israel to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,234 kilometers (3,873 miles / 3,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 Israel with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:20 in Eilat, it's 11:20 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,516 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Eilat Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Eilat (ETH) follows a heading of 7° (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 Eilat Airport (ETH) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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