IRO
Birao
Central African Republic
4,088 km
2,540 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,088 km
2,540 mi / 2,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

IRO JNB
Airport Name Birao Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IRO JNB
ICAO Code FEFI FAOR
City Birao Johannesburg
Country Central African Republic South Africa
Timezone Africa/Bangui Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,696 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 10.240000, 22.720000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Birao (IRO) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birao Airport (IRO) in Birao, Central African Republic to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,088 kilometers (2,540 miles / 2,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:38 in Birao, it's 15:38 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,862 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Birao Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Birao (IRO) follows a heading of 351° (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 Birao Airport (IRO) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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