JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,801 km
4,226 miles
KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
Distance
6,801 km
4,226 mi / 3,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB KYE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Rene Mouawad Air Base
IATA Code JNB KYE
ICAO Code FAOR OLKA
City Johannesburg Tripoli
Country South Africa Lebanon
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Beirut
Elevation 5,558 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 34.590000, 36.010000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tripoli (KYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon is 6,801 kilometers (4,226 miles / 3,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Lebanon. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:09 in Johannesburg, it's 01:09 in Tripoli.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,483 feet between the two airports. Rene Mouawad Air Base 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 Tripoli (KYE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 188° (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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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