HRG
Hurghada
Egypt
5,958 km
3,702 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
5,958 km
3,702 mi / 3,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

HRG JNB
Airport Name Hurghada International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HRG JNB
ICAO Code HEGN FAOR
City Hurghada Johannesburg
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 52 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 27.180000, 33.800000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Hurghada (HRG) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) in Hurghada, Egypt to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 5,958 kilometers (3,702 miles / 3,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:50 in Hurghada, it's 14:50 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,506 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Hurghada International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Hurghada (HRG) follows a heading of 6° (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 Hurghada International Airport (HRG) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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