JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
851 km
529 miles
VNX
Vilanculo
Mozambique
Distance
851 km
529 mi / 459 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB VNX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Vilankulo Airport
IATA Code JNB VNX
ICAO Code FAOR FQVL
City Johannesburg Vilanculo
Country South Africa Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,558 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -22.020000, 35.310000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Vilanculo (VNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Vilankulo Airport (VNX) in Vilanculo, Mozambique is 851 kilometers (529 miles / 459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 17:00 in Johannesburg, it's 17:00 in Vilanculo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,512 feet between the two airports. Vilankulo 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 Vilanculo (VNX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 236° (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 Vilankulo Airport (VNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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