BNI
Benin
Nigeria
4,357 km
2,707 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,357 km
2,707 mi / 2,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BNI JNB
Airport Name Benin Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BNI JNB
ICAO Code DNBE FAOR
City Benin Johannesburg
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 258 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 6.320000, 5.600000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Benin (BNI) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benin Airport (BNI) in Benin, Nigeria to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,357 kilometers (2,707 miles / 2,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:35 in Benin, it's 08:35 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,300 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Benin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Benin (BNI) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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