JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,249 km
1,397 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
2,249 km
1,397 mi / 1,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
75°
east northeast

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JNB VAT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code JNB VAT
ICAO Code FAOR FMMY
City Johannesburg Vatomandry
Country South Africa Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,558 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 2,249 kilometers (1,397 miles / 1,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:56 in Johannesburg, it's 09:56 in Vatomandry.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,519 feet between the two airports. Vatomandry 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 Vatomandry (VAT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 247° (west 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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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