JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,933 km
2,444 miles
SSG
Malabo
Equatorial Guinea
Distance
3,933 km
2,444 mi / 2,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
325°
northwest

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JNB SSG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Malabo Airport
IATA Code JNB SSG
ICAO Code FAOR FGSL
City Johannesburg Malabo
Country South Africa Equatorial Guinea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Malabo
Elevation 5,558 ft 76 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 3.760000, 8.710000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Malabo (SSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Malabo Airport (SSG) in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea is 3,933 kilometers (2,444 miles / 2,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:06 in Johannesburg, it's 19:06 in Malabo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,482 feet between the two airports. Malabo 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 Malabo (SSG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 149° (south 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 Malabo Airport (SSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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