BEN
Benghazi
Libya
6,530 km
4,057 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,530 km
4,057 mi / 3,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
172°
south

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BEN JNB
Airport Name Benina International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BEN JNB
ICAO Code HLLB FAOR
City Benghazi Johannesburg
Country Libya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 433 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Benghazi (BEN) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,530 kilometers (4,057 miles / 3,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 11:53 in Benghazi, it's 11:53 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,125 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Benina International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 352° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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