JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,722 km
1,070 miles
XGN
Xangongo
Angola
Distance
1,722 km
1,070 mi / 930 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB XGN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Xangongo Airport
IATA Code JNB XGN
ICAO Code FAOR FNXA
City Johannesburg Xangongo
Country South Africa Angola
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -16.760000, 14.970000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Xangongo (XGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola is 1,722 kilometers (1,070 miles / 930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 21:22 in Johannesburg, it's 20:22 in Xangongo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,923 feet between the two airports. Xangongo 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 Xangongo (XGN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 129° (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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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