JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,113 km
3,177 miles
XPA
Pama
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,113 km
3,177 mi / 2,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB XPA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pama Airport
IATA Code JNB XPA
ICAO Code FAOR DFEP
City Johannesburg Pama
Country South Africa Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 5,558 ft 699 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 11.250000, 0.700000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pama (XPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pama Airport (XPA) in Pama, Burkina Faso is 5,113 kilometers (3,177 miles / 2,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Burkina Faso. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:37 in Johannesburg, it's 20:37 in Pama.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,859 feet between the two airports. Pama 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 Pama (XPA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 145° (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 Pama Airport (XPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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