JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,391 km
1,486 miles
TBO
Tabora
Tanzania
Distance
2,391 km
1,486 mi / 1,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB TBO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tabora Airport
IATA Code JNB TBO
ICAO Code FAOR HTTB
City Johannesburg Tabora
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,868 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -5.080000, 32.830000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tabora (TBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tabora Airport (TBO) in Tabora, Tanzania is 2,391 kilometers (1,486 miles / 1,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:56 in Johannesburg, it's 19:56 in Tabora.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,690 feet between the two airports. Tabora 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 Tabora (TBO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 191° (south 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 Tabora Airport (TBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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