JIR
Jiri
Nepal
8,610 km
5,350 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,610 km
5,350 mi / 4,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
231°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

JIR JNB
Airport Name Jiri Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code JIR JNB
ICAO Code VNJI FAOR
City Jiri Johannesburg
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 6,000 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 27.620000, 86.220000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Jiri (JIR) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,610 kilometers (5,350 miles / 4,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Nepal 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 20:44 in Jiri, it's 16:59 in Johannesburg. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Jiri (JIR) follows a heading of 50° (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 Jiri Airport (JIR) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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