AKF
Kufra
Libya
5,619 km
3,492 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
5,619 km
3,492 mi / 3,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

AKF JNB
Airport Name Kufra Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code AKF JNB
ICAO Code HLKF FAOR
City Kufra Johannesburg
Country Libya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,367 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Kufra (AKF) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 5,619 kilometers (3,492 miles / 3,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:58 in Kufra, it's 12:58 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,191 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Kufra Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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