CXN
Candala
Somalia
4,796 km
2,980 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,796 km
2,980 mi / 2,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CXN JNB
Airport Name Candala Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CXN JNB
ICAO Code HCMC FAOR
City Candala Johannesburg
Country Somalia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 9 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 11.500000, 49.920000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Candala (CXN) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Candala Airport (CXN) in Candala, Somalia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,796 kilometers (2,980 miles / 2,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:45 in Candala, it's 06:45 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,549 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Candala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Candala (CXN) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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