JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,939 km
1,826 miles
PNR
Pointe Noire
Congo
Distance
2,939 km
1,826 mi / 1,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
321°
northwest

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JNB PNR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pointe Noire Airport
IATA Code JNB PNR
ICAO Code FAOR FCPP
City Johannesburg Pointe Noire
Country South Africa Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 5,558 ft 55 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -4.820000, 11.890000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pointe Noire (PNR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pointe Noire Airport (PNR) in Pointe Noire, Congo is 2,939 kilometers (1,826 miles / 1,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:52 in Johannesburg, it's 14:52 in Pointe Noire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,503 feet between the two airports. Pointe Noire 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 Pointe Noire (PNR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 145° (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 Pointe Noire Airport (PNR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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