JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,489 km
4,032 miles
RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,489 km
4,032 mi / 3,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB RAE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Arar Domestic Airport
IATA Code JNB RAE
ICAO Code FAOR OERR
City Johannesburg Arar
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,813 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 30.910000, 41.140000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Arar (RAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia is 6,489 kilometers (4,032 miles / 3,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:01 in Johannesburg, it's 19:01 in Arar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,745 feet between the two airports. Arar Domestic 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 Arar (RAE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). 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 Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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