JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,071 km
4,394 miles
RAJ
Rajkot
India
Distance
7,071 km
4,394 mi / 3,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB RAJ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Rajkot Airport
IATA Code JNB RAJ
ICAO Code FAOR VARK
City Johannesburg Rajkot
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5,558 ft 441 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 22.310000, 70.780000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Rajkot (RAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Rajkot Airport (RAJ) in Rajkot, India is 7,071 kilometers (4,394 miles / 3,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 India. 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 17:25 in Johannesburg, it's 20:55 in Rajkot. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,117 feet between the two airports. Rajkot 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 Rajkot (RAJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 223° (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 Rajkot Airport (RAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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