JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,194 km
3,849 miles
NFR
Nafurah 1
Libya
Distance
6,194 km
3,849 mi / 3,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB NFR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Nafurah 1 Airport
IATA Code JNB NFR
ICAO Code FAOR HLNR
City Johannesburg Nafurah 1
Country South Africa Libya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 5,558 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 29.210000, 21.590000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nafurah 1 (NFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nafurah 1 Airport (NFR) in Nafurah 1, Libya is 6,194 kilometers (3,849 miles / 3,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:55 in Johannesburg, it's 07:55 in Nafurah 1.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,436 feet between the two airports. Nafurah 1 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 Nafurah 1 (NFR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 173° (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 Nafurah 1 Airport (NFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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