JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,328 km
1,446 miles
TSH
Tshikapa
DR Congo
Distance
2,328 km
1,446 mi / 1,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
339°
north northwest

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JNB TSH
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tshikapa Airport
IATA Code JNB TSH
ICAO Code FAOR FZUK
City Johannesburg Tshikapa
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,595 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -6.440000, 20.790000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tshikapa (TSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tshikapa Airport (TSH) in Tshikapa, DR Congo is 2,328 kilometers (1,446 miles / 1,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:12 in Johannesburg, it's 20:12 in Tshikapa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,963 feet between the two airports. Tshikapa 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 Tshikapa (TSH) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Tshikapa Airport (TSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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