JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,715 km
4,794 miles
TFN
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
7,715 km
4,794 mi / 4,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB TFN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tenerife Norte Airport
IATA Code JNB TFN
ICAO Code FAOR GCXO
City Johannesburg Tenerife Island
Country South Africa Spain
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,076 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 28.480000, -16.340000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tenerife Island (TFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 7,715 kilometers (4,794 miles / 4,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:35 in Johannesburg, it's 15:35 in Tenerife Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,482 feet between the two airports. Tenerife Norte 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 Tenerife Island (TFN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 138° (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 Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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