IUD
Ar Rayyan
Qatar
6,214 km
3,861 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,214 km
3,861 mi / 3,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

IUD JNB
Airport Name Al Udeid Air Base O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IUD JNB
ICAO Code OTBH FAOR
City Ar Rayyan Johannesburg
Country Qatar South Africa
Timezone Asia/Qatar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 130 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 25.120000, 51.310000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Ar Rayyan (IUD) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Udeid Air Base (IUD) in Ar Rayyan, Qatar to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,214 kilometers (3,861 miles / 3,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:01 in Ar Rayyan, it's 05:01 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,428 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Al Udeid Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Ar Rayyan (IUD) follows a heading of 25° (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 Al Udeid Air Base (IUD) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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