JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,138 km
3,814 miles
TMD
Timbedra
Mauritania
Distance
6,138 km
3,814 mi / 3,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB TMD
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Timbedra Airport
IATA Code JNB TMD
ICAO Code FAOR GQNH
City Johannesburg Timbedra
Country South Africa Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 5,558 ft 692 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 16.230000, -8.170000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Timbedra (TMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Timbedra Airport (TMD) in Timbedra, Mauritania is 6,138 kilometers (3,814 miles / 3,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:23 in Johannesburg, it's 16:23 in Timbedra.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,866 feet between the two airports. Timbedra 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 Timbedra (TMD) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 140° (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 Timbedra Airport (TMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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