JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,551 km
3,449 miles
KSS
Sikasso
Mali
Distance
5,551 km
3,449 mi / 2,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
314°
northwest

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JNB KSS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sikasso Airport
IATA Code JNB KSS
ICAO Code FAOR GASK
City Johannesburg Sikasso
Country South Africa Mali
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Bamako
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 11.330000, -5.700000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sikasso (KSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sikasso Airport (KSS) in Sikasso, Mali is 5,551 kilometers (3,449 miles / 2,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 Mali. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Johannesburg, it's 18:19 in Sikasso.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,180 feet between the two airports. Sikasso 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 Sikasso (KSS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 139° (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 Sikasso Airport (KSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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