JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,533 km
1,574 miles
NOS
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Distance
2,533 km
1,574 mi / 1,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB NOS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Fascene Airport
IATA Code JNB NOS
ICAO Code FAOR FMNN
City Johannesburg Nosy Be
Country South Africa Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,558 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -13.310000, 48.310000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nosy Be (NOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar is 2,533 kilometers (1,574 miles / 1,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:00 in Johannesburg, it's 19:00 in Nosy Be.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,522 feet between the two airports. Fascene 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 Nosy Be (NOS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). 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 Fascene Airport (NOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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