ABD
Abadan
Iran
6,633 km
4,121 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,633 km
4,121 mi / 3,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ABD JNB
Airport Name Abadan Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ABD JNB
ICAO Code OIAA FAOR
City Abadan Johannesburg
Country Iran South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tehran Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 10 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 30.370000, 48.230000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Abadan (ABD) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abadan Airport (ABD) in Abadan, Iran to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,633 kilometers (4,121 miles / 3,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 Iran with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:34 in Abadan, it's 00:04 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,548 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Abadan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Abadan (ABD) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abadan Airport (ABD) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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