JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,005 km
1,246 miles
VHC
Saurimo
Angola
Distance
2,005 km
1,246 mi / 1,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB VHC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Saurimo Airport
IATA Code JNB VHC
ICAO Code FAOR FNSA
City Johannesburg Saurimo
Country South Africa Angola
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,584 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -9.690000, 20.430000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Saurimo (VHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Saurimo Airport (VHC) in Saurimo, Angola is 2,005 kilometers (1,246 miles / 1,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:09 in Johannesburg, it's 05:09 in Saurimo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,974 feet between the two airports. Saurimo 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 Saurimo (VHC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 157° (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 Saurimo Airport (VHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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