JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
334 km
207 miles
PEL
Pelaneng
Lesotho
Distance
334 km
207 mi / 180 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

JNB PEL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pelaneng Airport
IATA Code JNB PEL
ICAO Code FAOR FXPG
City Johannesburg Pelaneng
Country South Africa Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maseru
Elevation 5,558 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -29.120000, 28.510000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pelaneng (PEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho is 334 kilometers (207 miles / 180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:17 in Johannesburg, it's 12:17 in Pelaneng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,642 feet between the two airports. Pelaneng Airport sits higher than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Pelaneng (PEL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Pelaneng Airport (PEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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