JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,225 km
3,868 miles
SBI
Koundara
Guinea
Distance
6,225 km
3,868 mi / 3,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SBI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sambailo Airport
IATA Code JNB SBI
ICAO Code FAOR GUSB
City Johannesburg Koundara
Country South Africa Guinea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Conakry
Elevation 5,558 ft 295 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 12.570000, -13.360000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Koundara (SBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 6,225 kilometers (3,868 miles / 3,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:27 in Johannesburg, it's 08:27 in Koundara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,263 feet between the two airports. Sambailo 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 Koundara (SBI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 134° (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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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