JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,608 km
1,620 miles
TGT
Tanga
Tanzania
Distance
2,608 km
1,620 mi / 1,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
28°
north northeast

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JNB TGT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tanga Airport
IATA Code JNB TGT
ICAO Code FAOR HTTG
City Johannesburg Tanga
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,558 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -5.090000, 39.070000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tanga (TGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tanga Airport (TGT) in Tanga, Tanzania is 2,608 kilometers (1,620 miles / 1,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 18:28 in Johannesburg, it's 19:28 in Tanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,429 feet between the two airports. Tanga 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 Tanga (TGT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 205° (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 Tanga Airport (TGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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