AJJ
Akjoujt
Mauritania
6,867 km
4,267 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,867 km
4,267 mi / 3,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
136°
southeast

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AJJ JNB
Airport Name Akjoujt Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code AJJ JNB
ICAO Code GQNJ FAOR
City Akjoujt Johannesburg
Country Mauritania South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 403 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 19.730000, -14.380000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Akjoujt (AJJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) in Akjoujt, Mauritania to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,867 kilometers (4,267 miles / 3,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:30 in Akjoujt, it's 06:30 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,155 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Akjoujt Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Akjoujt (AJJ) follows a heading of 314° (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 Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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