JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,309 km
3,299 miles
THC
Tchien
Liberia
Distance
5,309 km
3,299 mi / 2,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
307°
northwest

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JNB THC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tchien Airport
IATA Code JNB THC
ICAO Code FAOR GLTN
City Johannesburg Tchien
Country South Africa Liberia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 5,558 ft 790 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 6.050000, -8.140000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tchien (THC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tchien Airport (THC) in Tchien, Liberia is 5,309 kilometers (3,299 miles / 2,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:09 in Johannesburg, it's 15:09 in Tchien.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,768 feet between the two airports. Tchien 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 Tchien (THC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 134° (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 Tchien Airport (THC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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