IAM
Amenas
Algeria
6,344 km
3,942 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,344 km
3,942 mi / 3,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IAM JNB
Airport Name In Amenas Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IAM JNB
ICAO Code DAUZ FAOR
City Amenas Johannesburg
Country Algeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,847 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 9.640000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Amenas (IAM) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from In Amenas Airport (IAM) in Amenas, Algeria to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,344 kilometers (3,942 miles / 3,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:30 in Amenas, it's 03:30 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,711 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than In Amenas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Amenas (IAM) follows a heading of 340° (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 In Amenas Airport (IAM) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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