JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
3,871 km
2,405 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
3,871 km
2,405 mi / 2,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
194°
south southwest

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JIM JNB
Airport Name Jimma Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code JIM JNB
ICAO Code HAJM FAOR
City Jimma Johannesburg
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,500 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 7.670000, 36.820000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Jimma (JIM) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 3,871 kilometers (2,405 miles / 2,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:34 in Jimma, it's 18:34 in Johannesburg.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Jimma (JIM) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Jimma Airport (JIM) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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