JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
4,699 km
2,920 miles
KSL
Kassala
Sudan
Distance
4,699 km
2,920 mi / 2,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KSL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kassala Airport
IATA Code JNB KSL
ICAO Code FAOR HSKA
City Johannesburg Kassala
Country South Africa Sudan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,671 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 15.390000, 36.330000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kassala (KSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kassala Airport (KSL) in Kassala, Sudan is 4,699 kilometers (2,920 miles / 2,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Sudan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Johannesburg, it's 20:34 in Kassala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,887 feet between the two airports. Kassala 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 Kassala (KSL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 191° (south). 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 Kassala Airport (KSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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