ASW
Aswan
Egypt
5,591 km
3,474 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
5,591 km
3,474 mi / 3,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
185°
south

Airport Comparison

ASW JNB
Airport Name Aswan International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ASW JNB
ICAO Code HESN FAOR
City Aswan Johannesburg
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 662 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 23.960000, 32.820000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Aswan (ASW) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aswan International Airport (ASW) in Aswan, Egypt to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 5,591 kilometers (3,474 miles / 3,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:32 in Aswan, it's 10:32 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,896 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Aswan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Aswan (ASW) follows a heading of 5° (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 Aswan International Airport (ASW) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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