HCM
Eil
Somalia
4,445 km
2,762 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,445 km
2,762 mi / 2,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

HCM JNB
Airport Name Eil Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HCM JNB
ICAO Code HCME FAOR
City Eil Johannesburg
Country Somalia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 812 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 7.920000, 49.800000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Eil (HCM) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eil Airport (HCM) in Eil, Somalia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,445 kilometers (2,762 miles / 2,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:48 in Eil, it's 14:48 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,746 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Eil Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Eil (HCM) follows a heading of 35° (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 Eil Airport (HCM) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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