JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
4,538 km
2,820 miles
OBC
Obock
Djibouti
Distance
4,538 km
2,820 mi / 2,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB OBC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Obock Airport
IATA Code JNB OBC
ICAO Code FAOR HDOB
City Johannesburg Obock
Country South Africa Djibouti
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 5,558 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 11.970000, 43.270000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Obock (OBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Obock Airport (OBC) in Obock, Djibouti is 4,538 kilometers (2,820 miles / 2,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:39 in Johannesburg, it's 11:39 in Obock.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,489 feet between the two airports. Obock 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 Obock (OBC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 201° (south 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 Obock Airport (OBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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