JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,416 km
3,987 miles
VTM
Beersheba
Israel
Distance
6,416 km
3,987 mi / 3,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB VTM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Nevatim Air Base
IATA Code JNB VTM
ICAO Code FAOR LLNV
City Johannesburg Beersheba
Country South Africa Israel
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,330 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 31.210000, 35.010000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Beersheba (VTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nevatim Air Base (VTM) in Beersheba, Israel is 6,416 kilometers (3,987 miles / 3,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Israel. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:03 in Johannesburg, it's 18:03 in Beersheba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,228 feet between the two airports. Nevatim Air Base 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 Beersheba (VTM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Nevatim Air Base (VTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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