JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,398 km
3,975 miles
KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
Distance
6,398 km
3,975 mi / 3,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB KFA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kiffa Airport
IATA Code JNB KFA
ICAO Code FAOR GQNF
City Johannesburg Kiffa
Country South Africa Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 5,558 ft 424 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 16.590000, -11.410000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kiffa (KFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania is 6,398 kilometers (3,975 miles / 3,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:43 in Johannesburg, it's 15:43 in Kiffa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,134 feet between the two airports. Kiffa Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kiffa (KFA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kiffa Airport (KFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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