EYL
Yelimane
Mali
6,218 km
3,864 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,218 km
3,864 mi / 3,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

EYL JNB
Airport Name Yelimane Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code EYL JNB
ICAO Code GAYE FAOR
City Yelimane Johannesburg
Country Mali South Africa
Timezone Africa/Bamako Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 325 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 15.130000, -10.570000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Yelimane (EYL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yelimane Airport (EYL) in Yelimane, Mali to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,218 kilometers (3,864 miles / 3,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:40 in Yelimane, it's 19:40 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,233 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Yelimane Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Yelimane (EYL) follows a heading of 313° (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 Yelimane Airport (EYL) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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