JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,558 km
1,589 miles
PFR
Ilebo
DR Congo
Distance
2,558 km
1,589 mi / 1,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB PFR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ilebo Airport
IATA Code JNB PFR
ICAO Code FAOR FZVS
City Johannesburg Ilebo
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -4.330000, 20.580000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ilebo (PFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ilebo Airport (PFR) in Ilebo, DR Congo is 2,558 kilometers (1,589 miles / 1,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:50 in Johannesburg, it's 18:50 in Ilebo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,108 feet between the two airports. Ilebo 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 Ilebo (PFR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Ilebo Airport (PFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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