JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,426 km
1,508 miles
WBD
Befandriana
Madagascar
Distance
2,426 km
1,508 mi / 1,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB WBD
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Avaratra Airport
IATA Code JNB WBD
ICAO Code FAOR FMNF
City Johannesburg Befandriana
Country South Africa Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,558 ft 820 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -15.200000, 48.480000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Befandriana (WBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Avaratra Airport (WBD) in Befandriana, Madagascar is 2,426 kilometers (1,508 miles / 1,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 03:37 in Johannesburg, it's 04:37 in Befandriana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,738 feet between the two airports. Avaratra 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 Befandriana (WBD) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 237° (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 Avaratra Airport (WBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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