JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
4,202 km
2,611 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
4,202 km
2,611 mi / 2,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB PLF
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code JNB PLF
ICAO Code FAOR FTTP
City Johannesburg Pala
Country South Africa Chad
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 9.380000, 14.930000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 4,202 kilometers (2,611 miles / 2,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Johannesburg, it's 15:08 in Pala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,026 feet between the two airports. Pala 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 Pala (PLF) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 160° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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