JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,965 km
1,221 miles
PWO
Pweto
DR Congo
Distance
1,965 km
1,221 mi / 1,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB PWO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pweto Airport
IATA Code JNB PWO
ICAO Code FAOR FZQC
City Johannesburg Pweto
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,425 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -8.470000, 28.880000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pweto (PWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pweto Airport (PWO) in Pweto, DR Congo is 1,965 kilometers (1,221 miles / 1,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 20:25 in Johannesburg, it's 20:25 in Pweto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,133 feet between the two airports. Pweto 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 Pweto (PWO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 182° (south). 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 Pweto Airport (PWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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