EDB
El Debba
Sudan
4,918 km
3,056 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,918 km
3,056 mi / 2,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

EDB JNB
Airport Name El Debba Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code EDB JNB
ICAO Code HSDB FAOR
City El Debba Johannesburg
Country Sudan South Africa
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 843 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 18.020000, 30.960000 -26.130000, 28.240000

El Debba (EDB) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Debba Airport (EDB) in El Debba, Sudan to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,918 kilometers (3,056 miles / 2,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:40 in El Debba, it's 13:40 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,715 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than El Debba Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to El Debba (EDB) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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