Airport Comparison
Johannesburg (JNB) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 546 kilometers (340 miles / 295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 22:03 in Johannesburg, it's 22:03 in Sishen.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,710 feet between the two airports. Sishen 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 Sishen (SIS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.