JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
554 km
344 miles
VJB
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Distance
554 km
344 mi / 299 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB VJB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Xai-Xai Airport
IATA Code JNB VJB
ICAO Code FAOR FQXA
City Johannesburg Xai-Xai
Country South Africa Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -25.040000, 33.630000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Xai-Xai (VJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) in Xai-Xai, Mozambique is 554 kilometers (344 miles / 299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 22:35 in Johannesburg, it's 22:35 in Xai-Xai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,558 feet between the two airports. Xai-Xai 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 Xai-Xai (VJB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 256° (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 Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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