FDH
Friedrichshafen
Germany
8,418 km
5,230 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,418 km
5,230 mi / 4,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
163°
south southeast

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FDH JNB
Airport Name Friedrichshafen Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FDH JNB
ICAO Code EDNY FAOR
City Friedrichshafen Johannesburg
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,367 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 47.670000, 9.510000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Friedrichshafen (FDH) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) in Friedrichshafen, Germany to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,418 kilometers (5,230 miles / 4,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Germany with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:51 in Friedrichshafen, it's 00:51 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,191 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Friedrichshafen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Friedrichshafen (FDH) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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