JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,837 km
1,763 miles
NIO
Nioki
DR Congo
Distance
2,837 km
1,763 mi / 1,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB NIO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Nioki Airport
IATA Code JNB NIO
ICAO Code FAOR FZBI
City Johannesburg Nioki
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,043 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -2.720000, 17.680000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nioki (NIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nioki Airport (NIO) in Nioki, DR Congo is 2,837 kilometers (1,763 miles / 1,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:18 in Johannesburg, it's 03:18 in Nioki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,515 feet between the two airports. Nioki 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 Nioki (NIO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 158° (south 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 Nioki Airport (NIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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