JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,802 km
5,469 miles
KOQ
Kothen
Germany
Distance
8,802 km
5,469 mi / 4,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB KOQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kothen Airport
IATA Code JNB KOQ
ICAO Code FAOR EDCK
City Johannesburg Kothen
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,558 ft 305 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 51.720000, 11.950000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kothen (KOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kothen Airport (KOQ) in Kothen, Germany is 8,802 kilometers (5,469 miles / 4,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:40 in Johannesburg, it's 12:40 in Kothen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,253 feet between the two airports. Kothen 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 Kothen (KOQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). 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 Kothen Airport (KOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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