JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,757 km
2,334 miles
SEZ
Mahe Island
Seychelles
Distance
3,757 km
2,334 mi / 2,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
55°
northeast

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JNB SEZ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Seychelles International Airport
IATA Code JNB SEZ
ICAO Code FAOR FSIA
City Johannesburg Mahe Island
Country South Africa Seychelles
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Mahe
Elevation 5,558 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -4.670000, 55.520000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mahe Island (SEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) in Mahe Island, Seychelles is 3,757 kilometers (2,334 miles / 2,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:03 in Johannesburg, it's 18:03 in Mahe Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,548 feet between the two airports. Seychelles International 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 Mahe Island (SEZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 228° (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 Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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