JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,466 km
2,154 miles
JUB
Juba
South Sudan
Distance
3,466 km
2,154 mi / 1,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB JUB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Juba Airport
IATA Code JNB JUB
ICAO Code FAOR HSSJ
City Johannesburg Juba
Country South Africa South Sudan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Juba
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,513 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 4.870000, 31.600000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Juba (JUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Juba Airport (JUB) in Juba, South Sudan is 3,466 kilometers (2,154 miles / 1,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:08 in Johannesburg, it's 11:08 in Juba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,045 feet between the two airports. Juba Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Juba (JUB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 186° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Juba Airport (JUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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