AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
6,240 km
3,877 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,240 km
3,877 mi / 3,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Amman
Heading
187°
south

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Airport Comparison

AQJ JNB
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code AQJ JNB
ICAO Code OJAQ FAOR
City Aqaba Johannesburg
Country Jordan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Amman Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 175 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,240 kilometers (3,877 miles / 3,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 Jordan 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 07:42 in Aqaba, it's 06:42 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,383 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Aqaba King Hussein International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 7° (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 Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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