JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,063 km
3,146 miles
ZSS
Sassandra
Ivory Coast
Distance
5,063 km
3,146 mi / 2,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
308°
northwest

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JNB ZSS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sassandra Airport
IATA Code JNB ZSS
ICAO Code FAOR DISS
City Johannesburg Sassandra
Country South Africa Ivory Coast
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Abidjan
Elevation 5,558 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 4.930000, -6.130000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sassandra (ZSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sassandra Airport (ZSS) in Sassandra, Ivory Coast is 5,063 kilometers (3,146 miles / 2,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Ivory Coast. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:46 in Johannesburg, it's 19:46 in Sassandra.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,355 feet between the two airports. Sassandra 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 Sassandra (ZSS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 135° (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 Sassandra Airport (ZSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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