JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,191 km
3,225 miles
XZA
Zabre
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,191 km
3,225 mi / 2,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB XZA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Zabre Airport
IATA Code JNB XZA
ICAO Code FAOR DFEZ
City Johannesburg Zabre
Country South Africa Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 5,558 ft 886 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 11.170000, -0.620000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Zabre (XZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Zabre Airport (XZA) in Zabre, Burkina Faso is 5,191 kilometers (3,225 miles / 2,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 14:15 in Johannesburg, it's 12:15 in Zabre.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,672 feet between the two airports. Zabre 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 Zabre (XZA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 143° (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 Zabre Airport (XZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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