IVA
Ambanja
Madagascar
2,523 km
1,568 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
2,523 km
1,568 mi / 1,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
234°
southwest

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IVA JNB
Airport Name Ambanja Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IVA JNB
ICAO Code FMNJ FAOR
City Ambanja Johannesburg
Country Madagascar South Africa
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 36 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -13.650000, 48.460000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Ambanja (IVA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambanja Airport (IVA) in Ambanja, Madagascar to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,523 kilometers (1,568 miles / 1,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 07:02 in Ambanja, it's 06:02 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,522 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Ambanja Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Ambanja (IVA) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Ambanja Airport (IVA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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