BER
Berlin
Germany
8,845 km
5,496 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,845 km
5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
167°
south southeast

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BER JNB
Airport Name Berlin Brandenburg Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BER JNB
ICAO Code EDDB FAOR
City Berlin Johannesburg
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 156 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 52.360000, 13.500000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Berlin (BER) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) in Berlin, Germany to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,845 kilometers (5,496 miles / 4,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Germany with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:12 in Berlin, it's 09:12 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,402 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Berlin (BER) follows a heading of 351° (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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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