CAB
Cabinda
Angola
2,849 km
1,770 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
2,849 km
1,770 mi / 1,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
145°
southeast

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CAB JNB
Airport Name Cabinda Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CAB JNB
ICAO Code FNCA FAOR
City Cabinda Johannesburg
Country Angola South Africa
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 66 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -5.600000, 12.190000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Cabinda (CAB) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cabinda Airport (CAB) in Cabinda, Angola to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,849 kilometers (1,770 miles / 1,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 15:22 in Cabinda, it's 16:22 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,492 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Cabinda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cabinda (CAB) follows a heading of 320° (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 Cabinda Airport (CAB) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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