HDS
Hoedspruit
South Africa
344 km
214 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
344 km
214 mi / 186 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HDS JNB
Airport Name Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HDS JNB
ICAO Code FAHS FAOR
City Hoedspruit Johannesburg
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,743 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -24.370000, 31.050000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Hoedspruit (HDS) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 344 kilometers (214 miles / 186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 00:50 in Hoedspruit, it's 00:50 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,815 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Hoedspruit (HDS) follows a heading of 56° (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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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