FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
1,880 km
1,168 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
1,880 km
1,168 mi / 1,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
262°
west

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FTU JNB
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FTU JNB
ICAO Code FMSD FAOR
City Tolanaro Johannesburg
Country Madagascar South Africa
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 29 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 1,880 kilometers (1,168 miles / 1,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:43 in Tolanaro, it's 05:43 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,529 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Tolanaro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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