BFO
Chiredzi
Zimbabwe
663 km
412 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
663 km
412 mi / 358 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BFO JNB
Airport Name Buffalo Range Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BFO JNB
ICAO Code FVCZ FAOR
City Chiredzi Johannesburg
Country Zimbabwe South Africa
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,421 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -21.010000, 31.580000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Chiredzi (BFO) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 663 kilometers (412 miles / 358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 an international route connecting Zimbabwe with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:49 in Chiredzi, it's 11:49 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,137 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Buffalo Range Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chiredzi (BFO) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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