ALJ
Alexander Bay
South Africa
1,187 km
738 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
1,187 km
738 mi / 641 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

ALJ JNB
Airport Name Alexander Bay Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ALJ JNB
ICAO Code FAAB FAOR
City Alexander Bay Johannesburg
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 98 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -28.570000, 16.530000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Alexander Bay (ALJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) in Alexander Bay, South Africa to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 1,187 kilometers (738 miles / 641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 07:03 in Alexander Bay, it's 07:03 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,460 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Alexander Bay Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Alexander Bay (ALJ) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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