IXB
Siliguri
India
8,710 km
5,412 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,710 km
5,412 mi / 4,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IXB JNB
Airport Name Bagdogra Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IXB JNB
ICAO Code VEBD FAOR
City Siliguri Johannesburg
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 412 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 26.680000, 88.330000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Siliguri (IXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) in Siliguri, India to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,710 kilometers (5,412 miles / 4,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 India 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 14:09 in Siliguri, it's 10:39 in Johannesburg. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,146 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Bagdogra Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Siliguri (IXB) follows a heading of 52° (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 Bagdogra Airport (IXB) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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