JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
4,677 km
2,906 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
4,677 km
2,906 mi / 2,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB TES
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code JNB TES
ICAO Code FAOR HHTS
City Johannesburg Tessenei
Country South Africa Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Asmara
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 15.120000, 36.680000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 4,677 kilometers (2,906 miles / 2,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:17 in Johannesburg, it's 13:17 in Tessenei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,540 feet between the two airports. Tessenei 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 Tessenei (TES) 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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