Airport Comparison
| BOY | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bobo Dioulasso Airport | O. R. Tambo International Airport |
| IATA Code | BOY | JNB |
| ICAO Code | DFOO | FAOR |
| City | Bobo Dioulasso | Johannesburg |
| Country | Burkina Faso | South Africa |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 1,511 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Coordinates | 11.160000, -4.330000 | -26.130000, 28.240000 |
Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 5,440 kilometers (3,380 miles / 2,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.
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 Burkina Faso with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 13:03 in Bobo Dioulasso, it's 15:03 in Johannesburg.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,047 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Bobo Dioulasso Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) follows a heading of 316° (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 Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.