BUG
Benguela
Angola
2,160 km
1,342 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
2,160 km
1,342 mi / 1,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BUG JNB
Airport Name Benguela Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BUG JNB
ICAO Code FNBG FAOR
City Benguela Johannesburg
Country Angola South Africa
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 118 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, 13.400000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Benguela (BUG) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benguela Airport (BUG) in Benguela, Angola to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,160 kilometers (1,342 miles / 1,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:58 in Benguela, it's 09:58 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,440 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Benguela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Benguela (BUG) follows a heading of 311° (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 Benguela Airport (BUG) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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