BXE
Bakel
Senegal
6,336 km
3,937 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,336 km
3,937 mi / 3,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
136°
southeast

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BXE JNB
Airport Name Bakel Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BXE JNB
ICAO Code GOTB FAOR
City Bakel Johannesburg
Country Senegal South Africa
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 98 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 14.850000, -12.470000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Bakel (BXE) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakel Airport (BXE) in Bakel, Senegal to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,336 kilometers (3,937 miles / 3,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:47 in Bakel, it's 11:47 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,460 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Bakel Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bakel (BXE) 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 Bakel Airport (BXE) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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