JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,983 km
4,339 miles
OUZ
Zouerate
Mauritania
Distance
6,983 km
4,339 mi / 3,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB OUZ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tazadit Airport
IATA Code JNB OUZ
ICAO Code FAOR GQPZ
City Johannesburg Zouerate
Country South Africa Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,129 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 22.760000, -12.480000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Zouerate (OUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tazadit Airport (OUZ) in Zouerate, Mauritania is 6,983 kilometers (4,339 miles / 3,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:46 in Johannesburg, it's 07:46 in Zouerate.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,429 feet between the two airports. Tazadit 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 Zouerate (OUZ) 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 Tazadit Airport (OUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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