Airport Comparison
| JNB | PBZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Plettenberg Bay Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | PBZ |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | FAPG |
| City | Johannesburg | Plettenberg Bay |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 465 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | -34.090000, 23.330000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa is 1,003 kilometers (623 miles / 542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 20:56 in Johannesburg, it's 20:56 in Plettenberg Bay.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,093 feet between the two airports. Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). 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 Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.