JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,279 km
795 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
1,279 km
795 mi / 690 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
46°
northeast

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JNB UEL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code JNB UEL
ICAO Code FAOR FQQL
City Johannesburg Quelimane
Country South Africa Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,558 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 1,279 kilometers (795 miles / 690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:20 in Johannesburg, it's 00:20 in Quelimane.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,522 feet between the two airports. Quelimane 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 Quelimane (UEL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 223° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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