ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
4,518 km
2,807 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,518 km
2,807 mi / 2,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
150°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

ABV JNB
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ABV JNB
ICAO Code DNAA FAOR
City Abuja Johannesburg
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,123 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Abuja (ABV) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,518 kilometers (2,807 miles / 2,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Nigeria with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Abuja, it's 02:06 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,435 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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